After midweek rain, the N.C. Forest Service removed the last statewide burn restrictions — including parts of the Charlotte metro — but permits and local rules still stand.

Patchy fog Friday morning clears to sunshine with a high near 70°F. Warm weekend ahead with a slight chance of showers Saturday and showers likely Monday.

A North Carolina judge granted a temporary restraining order for Miles Bridges after court filings alleged cyberstalking, threats and an arena incident.

Two brothers died after a car left a Davie County country road while heading to church. The family has launched a GoFundMe as investigators probe the crash.

Monroe County detectives booked a Hollywood man after alleging he stole a $14,400 sewer‑inspection camera in Marathon and ran similar fraudulent rentals across multiple counties.

A jury convicted Joshua McClain of first‑degree murder in the 2020 University City killing of LaMar McNeil; he was sentenced to life without parole.

A state recidivism report shows roughly 44% of prisoners released in FY2021 were rearrested within two years, and settlement releases had higher rates. The findings have returned to the spotlight amid a new database and a Senate race.

Six Flags said its CFO will step down May 8 as it names a new CMO and legal chief, with interim finance leadership in place. The changes arrive alongside stronger Q1 results and a push to sharpen the company’s post‑merger strategy.

A Georgia woman was arrested after deputies traced a jury‑duty scam that used contraband phones to target Rowan County residents. The investigation is ongoing.

Three Rivers Land Trust is racing to buy up to 4,000 acres around Tuckertown Reservoir to keep shoreline and boat ramps public.

Lyngbya mats have reappeared in Lake Norman coves this April, covering dozens of acres and prompting planned treatments while officials warn pets and people to avoid scummy water.

A West Virginia Tex‑Mex favorite reopens this week in Cornelius, bringing tacos, chimichangas and scratch margaritas to the former Waterman spot. The opening blends nostalgia with a refreshed menu and a new patio.

Mayor Vi Lyles will step down on June 30 after leading Charlotte since 2017, citing family and a desire to make room for new leadership. The city council must now decide who finishes her term.