A severe storm collapsed the ceiling at Roof Above's Hub, closing its dining room and pausing laundry and shower services; meals have been shifted to the Depot next door.

A person was flown to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a tree fell onto a home off Rollingwood Drive in Huntersville during storms that swept the Charlotte area.

A major transmission break on July 7 left 80% of Anson County without running water. Crews worked overnight; bottled water pickups and a boil advisory are in place.

A Lugoff man faces multiple felony counts after an alleged June 26 shooting; deputies say he shot at his stepson and the boy’s father.

A five‑building I‑77 Commerce Center would add about 1.4M sq ft of logistics space next to Costco's planned distribution hub in Rock Hill. Planners are set to review the site plan Tuesday night.

Villani's Bakery closed Tuesday after its air-conditioning couldn't keep up with kitchen heat, with management saying staff safety comes first.

Mid‑90s and muggy in Charlotte on Wednesday, July 8, 2026; heat index may reach the low 100s. Small chance of isolated late‑day storms and county cooling centers are open.

Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a Northlake shop at 9815 Northlake Centre Parkway, adding to its Charlotte footprint.

Kannapolis’s restored Gem Theatre won a statewide Downtown Excellence Award after a phased renovation. The project has driven ticket sales and helped revive downtown businesses.

Gastonia officers measured about 170°F inside a parked car during a Walmart safety demo and urged residents to "look before you lock." The outreach included handing out materials and reminding people to call 911 if they see a child or pet alone.

A late-night break-in at Monroe Tobacco and Stuff left an employee shaken and a Lexington man jailed after license-plate cameras traced the getaway car.

A June Catawba College–YouGov poll found most North Carolinians call cars, gas and groceries unaffordable; 72% say they’re cutting back and many struggle with monthly bills.

A 53-year-old man was killed after he became trapped between a backing tractor-trailer and a loading dock at a southeast Charlotte shopping center.