State officials confirmed spotted lanternfly breeding populations in Davidson, Rowan and Caswell counties; surveys and treatments are underway.

Alexander County deputies say a 34-year-old Newton man was arrested after a short chase and discarded meth during the pursuit. He faces multiple charges and is due in court Monday.

Defense filings say Greg Bovino may be called to testify in the federal case tied to a Charlotte arrest after a man photographed Border Patrol agents.

A convicted Bloods gang member from Shelby was sentenced to 51 months after deputies found a loaded Glock and hidden magazines during a traffic stop while he was on supervised release.

With sales‑tax dollars arriving July 1, 2026, Mecklenburg's transit board must choose between the costly Red Line and quicker bus, shelter and frequency upgrades. The decision will shape transit for years.

Adler Montford Park has opened with 249 apartments and townhomes at 1351 East Woodlawn Road, delivering new rental inventory across from Park Road Shopping Center. The Greenville-based Taft Family Ventures led the redevelopment.

A 21-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his 79-year-old adoptive father in Charlotte, ending a missing-person case that began in July 2024.

A masked gunman held a University City phone-shop owner at gunpoint and stole dozens of phones. Police arrested a suspect after a helicopter tracked him to east Charlotte.

Charlotte, N.C. sees increasing clouds with a high near 56°F, calm winds at 3-6 mph, and a clear night ahead with a low of 32°F. Sunny Friday forecasted.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office shared guidance on handling animal bites during Responsible Pet Ownership Month, emphasizing medical care, reporting bites, and pet quarantine procedures.

Isaiah Stewart got a seven-game suspension after a brawl during a Pistons-Hornets game, involving multiple players. Other players received shorter bans. Stewart's past altercations influenced his punishment.

Mooresville, NC, residents experienced travel disruptions due to an emergency pole replacement at Broad St. and McLelland, leading to a 4-6 hour road closure.

Neighbors along Harris Houston Road say they’ll fund and build a walking path themselves after years of denied sidewalk requests and a fatal crash.