A cold front will bring scattered showers this afternoon in Charlotte, with stronger storms likely tonight. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy rain.

Salisbury police have identified a suspect in a string of winter-break break-ins that targeted Livingstone College students; the school says it has tightened locks and cameras.

Emmy Lou’s is launching a monthly wine club in Dilworth with three- and six-bottle curated deliveries and local pickup or delivery.

CMPD charged a 24-year-old man with first-degree murder and first-degree rape after a 19-year-old woman was found dead in east Charlotte. The investigation remains active and detectives are seeking tips.

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Russell Fry will unveil "Logan's Law" in Myrtle Beach — a proposal for a public violent-offender registry and a federal review of criminal-data gaps. The push follows the May 3, 2025 killing of Logan Federico and concerns about missing records.

Morven fire chief William N. Stubbs was arrested and faces felony drug, explosives and weapons charges after investigators allege he burned an abandoned home. Court records and local reporting say the probe is ongoing.

Heartbutter, a Black- and woman-owned nonalcoholic bar, will preview its menu at pop-ups this summer starting June 25 at CHNO Coffee, with guests voting on signature drinks.

Lions Services will lay off 107 workers at its North Tryon manufacturing center by July 1 after a contract ended, the WARN filing says. The cuts hit production roles.

A Post & Courier investigation shows deadly delays and costly settlements in South Carolina jails — and offers a warning for North Carolina's new pretrial law.

Emad Rizk takes the helm at Charlotte-based Premier after a $2.6B take-private. The seasoned payer-and-provider executive will lead the company's tech and supply-chain push.

Olivia Rodrigo will play Spectrum Center Oct. 7–8 as part of The Unraveled Tour. Amex presale opened May 5; general tickets go on sale May 7.

A man was arrested after police say he forced someone into an apartment, fired shots and led officers on a chase in east Charlotte. He now faces multiple felony counts.

A Monroe couple invested more than $500,000 to open Vetus Distillery, a downtown operation making Bulgarian rakia and small-batch fruit brandies.