NC wildlife officials rolled out early-season hunts and new carcass-disposal rules aimed at slowing chronic wasting disease in affected counties. Hunters are being asked to test and to change how they handle deer remains.

Yardi Matrix's June tally moved Charlotte to third as Austin and New York surged ahead; vacancy hovers near 24% while demand concentrates in premium space.

DLC Management bought Perimeter Woods across from Northlake Mall in a deal that records the Charlotte asset at $36.6M as part of a six-property portfolio purchase.

Engine 28 reported "command smoke showing" at a structure fire on the 6600 block of Lakeview Road; officials released few details. Crews remain on scene.

Fort Mill officers searched the Sanders Street area on Wednesday for an armed suspect on foot. Police said there were no injuries and urged residents to avoid the area while they search.

A severe thunderstorm warning for Watauga County sent Boone and nearby communities indoors Tuesday as storms brought possible 60 mph gusts and flood risk.

Laura D. Baker was honored at the Charlotte Memory Gala for leading U.S. POINTER, which found lifestyle changes can improve cognition in older adults.

Gaston County bought roughly 562 acres at Catawba Cove to preserve wetlands and build a future park with trails and lake access.

Developer Brixmor asked Charlotte for a conceptual review to add a 47,000‑sq‑ft Publix at The Commons at Chancellor Park, a move that would reshuffle tenants and fill vacancies.

Upper-90s heat and 100°F+ heat indexes will bake Charlotte through July 4. Plan ahead and check local cooling options.

An American Airlines flight from San Juan to Charlotte was diverted to Miami International Airport after turbulence injured one passenger; Miami‑Dade crews treated the person on the tarmac.

Duke Energy will relinquish the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease and redeploy about $129 million into generation and grid upgrades across the Carolinas. The move pauses a major coastal project and shifts planning inland.

A Clarendon man was arrested in South Carolina after allegedly wrecking a stolen patrol vehicle near Green Sea. He faces several South Carolina charges and is being held on a North Carolina fugitive warrant.