A lightning strike caused a severe fire at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church in Wilson County, destroying the structure despite efforts from eight fire departments.

Mecklenburg County's Public Information Department won eight awards from the National Association of County Information Officers for its effective communications.

Teens returned to a Charlotte Family Dollar with a gun after being kicked out for shoplifting, assaulting the store manager and an employee. No arrests have been made.

Former cable news host Lou Dobbs passed away at 78, known for his work at CNN, Fox Business, and support of Donald Trump. He faced controversy over election fraud claims.

A fire broke out in a Charlotte home, where firefighters rescued two people; one was hospitalized. The fire, which took 30 firefighters to control, is under investigation.

Charlotte Restaurant Week, known as Queen's Feast, kicks off with over 100 restaurants offering fixed-price meals ranging from $30 to $50 until July 28. No passes are needed, but reservations are recommended.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport faced delays and cancellations due to severe weather and a global tech outage, affecting flights and prompting a ground stop by the FAA.

A global technology outage linked to a Microsoft Windows update is affecting flights, banks, and media, with wide disruptions but not caused by a cyberattack.

A shooting in east Charlotte led to one fatality and a homicide investigation by the CMPD, with no suspect identified and the event not seeming random.

Charlotte forecasts isolated showers, possible thunderstorms, and up to half an inch of rain with high humidity. Conditions may include patchy fog and recurring thunder and showers into the night.

Childress Klein plans to redevelop a SouthPark office area in Charlotte into a mixed-use development with up to 675 multifamily units and additional office space.

Charlotte's popular bar Lost & Found is closing on July 22 for rebranding and renovations, aiming to reopen in fall with enhanced seating and sports-viewing features.

Charlotte FC drew 1-1 with Columbus Crew, ending the Crew's five-game streak with a late equalizer by Patrick Agyemang. The game included a weather delay and both teams missed opportunities.