A section of the ceiling at Arigato in Winston‑Salem collapsed during the supper rush, injuring three people and prompting an emergency response.

Taj House has opened in Elizabeth, offering biryanis, tandoori specials, lunch rice bowls and a cocktail-forward drinks list. The new spot occupies the former Big Ben/Carpe Diem space.

A Marshville man was arrested in Chesterfield County and charged with third‑degree criminal sexual conduct. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A shooting Monday in east Charlotte near Craigwood Road left one person with life‑threatening injuries and prompted a CSI response.

Copper Builders has Four09 Queens nearing completion in Myers Park and is planning The Laurel at Eastover, moving more luxury condos into Charlotte’s top neighborhoods.

A husky that mauled two Charlotte goats escaped from its foster home after a June 30 attack. Animal control says the goats are recovering while officers search.

A 19-year-old Charlotte man was arrested after his 2-month-old son was found with 14 fractured ribs and head bruising; authorities say he later admitted to the abuse.

The National Weather Service warned Monday evening that strong storms with gusty winds and heavy rain would sweep through Forsyth and Davidson counties.

JCSU hosted more than 350 boys at Impact Camp as organizers and police highlighted mentorship and a proposed 9 p.m. youth curfew amid rising teen takeovers.

Midday highs near 956F and heat index near 1016F today in Charlotte. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Wednesday with cooler temps by Thursday.

Adler Real Estate Partners paid $41.4M for four buildings at Arrowridge Business Park, expanding its Charlotte industrial footprint.

Mecklenburg County confirmed a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile; no human cases have been identified and officials urged repellents and to drain standing water.

Nighttime "glowing" over Surf City power poles has locals spooked. Experts say salt‑laden spray builds up on insulators and produces visible electrical arcing.