Mooresville approved a $99,900 settlement for former planning director Erika Martin as lawsuits and a judge’s order over town‑hall footage intensify scrutiny on town leaders.

Brighthouse posted a $792M first-quarter loss even as a $4.1B Aquarian takeover moves toward regulatory sign‑offs.

Carolina Bloom revealed its Aug. 22–23 lineup at Blume Studios, pairing national indie acts with Charlotte favorites. Early-bird tickets are set to go on sale Tuesday.

Monroe police say a 58‑year‑old Hudson man was arrested after officers allege he tried to mimic an official vehicle during May road‑rage stops.

A Murphy man allegedly returned to a downtown restaurant with a lawnmower blade fashioned into a machete and now faces multiple charges.

Novant filed state paperwork to build a $21.3M freestanding ER in SouthPark; written comments are due June 1 and a hearing is set for June 12.

A 42‑year‑old man was arrested after police linked a stolen Dodge Charger to vehicle break‑ins at hotels, gyms and country clubs across south Charlotte; detectives are reviewing additional cases.

An 8-year-old was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in the 2900 block of Smithfield Church Road near Quail Hollow Middle School; CMPD has opened an investigation.

A predawn blaze damaged the Kappa Sigma fraternity house at Davidson College; local fire crews battled flames for more than an hour.

An EF1 tornado struck Delco on May 9, 2026, damaging homes and a general store; officials reported no injuries as crews worked to contain a propane leak.

CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia was placed on lockdown Sunday; hospital staff confirmed the campus was secured but gave no reason. Local police were contacted for comment.

Mostly cloudy today with a 20–30% chance of spotty afternoon showers and gusty NNE winds. Patchy fog tonight; warmer, drier weather returns later this week.

Two people died after a late-night house fire on Saw Road in China Grove. The Rowan County Fire Marshal and sheriff's office are investigating.