An early‑morning fire damaged the visiting clubhouse at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory and forced the Crawdads to cancel weekend games against Myrtle Beach. No injuries were reported.

Brakes on an Amtrak car caught fire near Charlotte Station, forcing the evacuation of more than 100 passengers. Firefighters contained the blaze to the brake pads and checked riders for smoke exposure.

Paul Manley’s Packard Tavern will open in Packard Place next Monday with wood-fired dishes, oysters and classic cocktails. The 4,800‑sq‑ft spot replaces the former Bar One.

A Gastonia resident says he lived for days in 2009 with Patrick Burris — the man police later tied to five Gaffney-area murders.

York County enacted mandatory Stage 2 water restrictions on May 8, limiting irrigation and many outdoor uses as drought strains supplies. Rules and hours vary by town.

A 73-year-old Monroe woman is jailed on a second-degree murder charge after deputies found her husband shot at their Winding Way home. Investigators say she initially called it an accident before changing her account.

A CLT photo of Southwest's new Independence One jet drew scrutiny after an attached machine transcript appears to misread the plane's tail number into an offensive string.

A North Carolina appeals court has upheld Christopher Palmiter’s conviction for failing to report his stepdaughter Madalina missing; the girl remains missing and investigators continue to seek tips.

Sunny and warm in Charlotte today with afternoon gusts. Showers likely Monday; expect cooler weather midweek.

A $378.75M recommended budget funds raises and infrastructure while holding property taxes and electric rates steady.

A Lake Norman estate in the Norman Estates enclave has listed for $18.5M, now the priciest home on the Charlotte market.

Union County approved a $174M 2026–27 budget that prioritizes teacher pay, repairs and tech upgrades. The proposal now goes to county commissioners for final review.

Three people were found dead at a Fairview home; a 16‑year‑old resident was later located in Gatlinburg and will be questioned as investigators probe the deaths.