Three people were shot in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday; a juvenile is in critical condition and police are investigating.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools placed Dr. Crystal Hill on paid leave Wednesday as the district reviews administrative and operational matters.

Hot, windy Thursday in Charlotte raises fire concerns; the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are expected to bring heavy rain overnight. Keep an eye on gusts and avoid outdoor burning today.

A man wanted in a June 10 I‑40 shooting was arrested Tuesday in Buncombe County after allegedly dragging a sheriff’s lieutenant while resisting. Authorities say he was found with a 9 mm and faces multiple felony counts.

Frontier passengers at Charlotte report multi‑day delays and cancellations as the airline offers vouchers, hotel stays or refunds while trackers show chronic route strain.

Lucas “Luke” Warner, 26, a former James Madison lineman from Charlotte, died in a Johnston County crash. Authorities say a driver has been charged.

Channel 9 will draw the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home winner Wednesday at 7 p.m. A Waxhaw house and several bonus prizes helped raise funds for St. Jude.

Edifice Construction moved its headquarters to Wilmore, expanding to roughly 35,000 sq. ft. with a speakeasy, fitness center and room for about 130 employees.

Newly released expense reports show Charlotte councilmembers billed taxpayers for travel since Jan. 1, 2025; LaWana Mayfield tops the list at $18,659. Some trips were missed but still charged to the city.

A bomb threat Tuesday evening evacuated the Food Lion on Burkemont Avenue in Morganton; searches found no device and the store reopened.

Homeland Security Investigations arrested a Brazilian man in Mooresville who authorities say once led Brazil’s PCC and Comando Vermelho. Officials allege he held his wife and federal charges are possible.

Provided Coffee will shutter its NoDa café this Sunday; the company cites 'changes to our building' and plans to move staff to the Concord shop and the mobile cart.

A 36‑page elections package was revived in Raleigh and a short public‑comment portal closes at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Gov. Josh Stein says the bill would politicize election administration.