CMPD says homicide detectives are investigating after a person was found dead in the 6800 block of Ciera Nichole Court. Authorities ask anyone with information to call the tip line.

Olympus Housing Capital bought about 32 acres along the Catawba River that reporting ties to plans for hundreds of townhomes, a sign of more riverfront development ahead.

A worker died Wednesday after an on-site altercation with a co-worker at Old Hickory Tannery in Newton, police say. The investigation is ongoing.

A wanted registered sex offender was arrested Tuesday at Mazeppa Park after deputies found him near a playground where children were present.

Onward Investors paid roughly $51M for three Coliseum Centre towers — about half their 2020 value — underscoring steep repricing in Charlotte’s airport office market.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte approved a $42.5 million purchase-and-sale agreement to transfer the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne to Moments of Hope Church. The center will remain open through summer 2027 while proceeds fund upgrades across the region.

A Conover woman was sentenced to 39 to 50 years after pleading guilty to intentional child abuse involving three children. Local prosecutors say the sentence reflects the gravity of the case.

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.