Personal 10-inch 'city-style' pies and a World Pizza Champion have made King of Fire an Uptown favorite. Lines and short waits are now routine at the South Tryon shop.

A 22-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after a police chase that led officers to seize nearly five pounds of suspected marijuana, three firearms and cash. Authorities say the Real Time Crime Center helped track the vehicle.

A heavy police response was reported late Thursday at a 7‑Eleven and nearby Walmart in University City; authorities released few details.

Catawba County warns residents about phone scammers posing as deputies who demand payment by gift cards or cryptocurrency. Deputies are assisting victims.

Prosecutors dismissed murder and weapons charges in January, leaving no conviction in the April 2025 death of 22‑year‑old Jorden Mason.

A Charlotte jury convicted Cameron Curry after prosecutors say he leaked access to employee and corporate files and demanded $2.5M in cryptocurrency under the alias “Loot.”

A crash and fuel spill on I-85 North at Exit 30 blocked two right lanes Thursday, causing delays in Charlotte. NCDOT is monitoring the scene.

Nashville‑born LadyBird Taco is taking over the former Lebowski’s in Dilworth and says it will bring breakfast tacos, house‑made queso and an all‑day coffee program this spring. Permits show painted signage that will read “tacos, queso, and coffee.”

Gov. Josh Stein joined PSA Airlines at the opening of its new Charlotte headquarters Thursday as the carrier pledges hundreds of local jobs and a sizable economic boost.

Museum leaders say being left off Charlotte’s roster of recurring arts recipients has left the Charlotte Museum of History with a $211,000 gap and forced program cuts.

A West Charlotte shopper says two women stole her car at gunpoint after a fight at a Food Lion; police recovered the vehicle and arrested two suspects.

Main Street Bistro will close March 24 as owner Lisa Boix retires. Trattoria on Main from Siano's team aims to open by mid‑April.

A new café from Manolo's Bakery founder Manuel Betancur brings Colombian coffee, gelato and meeting rooms to east Charlotte.