The Improper Pig turns Plaza Midwood's Pizza Peel corner into a 3,100-square-foot flagship with two bars, live music and new menu additions. The Charlotte-born brand opens next week.

The NC Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund aids burn survivors with non-medical expenses and emotional support, illustrated by the story of Emily and firefighter community involvement.

Family-run Ricezilla has opened at Eastland Promenade in Charlotte, serving Thai and Burmese dishes including pad thai, mohinga and grilled dumplings.

An overnight shooting on David Cox Road in north Charlotte has police investigating; officials released limited details as detectives work the scene.

An 18-year-old was arrested Feb. 9 after video tied him to a Feb. 2 vandalism at Bessemer City High that damaged athletic facilities, buses and offices.

The Rock Hill Fire Department will soon receive two new Pierce fire engines to enhance their firefighting capabilities, with features like a 1500 GPM pump and a 750-gallon water tank.

Travonte Tate pleaded guilty to assaulting a police K9 named Apollo and resisting arrest. He received a five-year sentence for animal cruelty and an eight-year sentence for the latter charge. Apollo has recovered and returned to duty.

The FBI’s Charlotte office is asking potential victims or witnesses connected to ex‑Raleigh officer Tremale Cogdell to complete a new intake form. Investigators say he may have targeted women while on duty.

A pedestrian was killed in a vehicle collision on Starnes Randall Road in east Charlotte early Monday morning.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide on Timber Hollow Drive where one person was fatally shot, and a person of interest was detained.

Kolapasi Indian Canteen opened a Matthews location with a taste-first, Chipotle-style ordering model and South Indian favorites like butter chicken and Pallipalayam chicken.

Charlotte's weather will warm to 49°F with sun later today, then reach 69°F on Tuesday with light winds. Rain chances increase midweek with cooler temperatures.

A sharp rent increase may force Block Love Charlotte from its day-service center, threatening meals and services for people experiencing homelessness.