A revoked‑tag traffic stop in Charlotte’s North Tryon Division produced four firearms and four arrests; one gun was stolen and another had a conversion device, police say.

Charlotte Fire Dept. reported a house fire in the 1500 block of Worthington Avenue Wednesday. Engine L02 took command at the scene and officials have not released further details.

Italo, a pasta house from local restaurateurs, has taken over the former Cicchetti corner at 100 N Tryon in Uptown Charlotte; the menu highlights handmade pasta and daily focaccia.

CMPD identified Zaquez Samprese Blakley, 24, as the victim of an April 18 west Charlotte shootout; investigators have ruled the death justified and no charges will be filed.

Duke Energy told investors it added about 2.7 GW in new data center contracts, bringing its signed pipeline to roughly 7.6 GW and accelerating grid upgrades across the Carolinas.

Kindred in Davidson is closed after a small fire and sprinkler activation left parts of the restaurant water‑damaged. Owners say all staff are safe and repairs are underway.

The NC Senate gave initial approval to SB 889, pausing use of 2026 reappraisal numbers in about a dozen counties as lawmakers weigh tax relief and budget fallout. The move follows revaluation notices showing steep jumps in assessed values.

A Charlotte man was booked on 23 counts after police tied him to dozens of vehicle break‑ins and stolen firearms; investigators recovered multiple guns while executing warrants.

A Jacksonville man died after exiting his wrecked car and going over the Yadkin River Bridge on I‑85; deputies recovered his body and authorities have ordered an autopsy.

A 65-year-old patient was arrested April 28 and charged with sexual battery after a nurse at Atrium Health reported he grabbed her breast during a hospital visit.

Two people were arrested in Union County after detectives say they exploited an elderly man and obtained about $25,000. Authorities identified the suspects and detectives continue to investigate.

An Ontario man is in custody after deputies linked two break-ins in Mooresville; one scene showed a blood trail and a forced sliding door.

Burnic Vidal Ratliff was arrested in Rock Hill on three felony counts of indecent liberties with a child; Wadesboro police say the case dates to 2021.