The NWS put eastern Gaston County under a severe thunderstorm warning Wednesday evening, warning of 60‑mph gusts and nickel‑sized hail and advising residents to shelter indoors.

Charlotte’s Eastwood Homes has acquired Atlanta builder Peachtree Building Group, adding metro communities and local teams to its Southeast footprint.

A new cocktail lounge arrives at Optimist Hall this Friday, pairing classic drinks with plush booths and table service.

Monroe moved to back a boutique hotel at the former Joffre site with a Level IV grant tied to a $40M investment. The plan could bring about 100 rooms under an Autograph or Curio-style flag.

A stolen car crashed into a Chambray at LoSo townhome in southwest Charlotte Tuesday night; the owner says the vehicle was stolen Friday and no one was hurt.

CMS launched an "intent to ride" bus pre-registration for 2026-27 with a June 5 cutoff; families should sign up soon so students are counted in route planning.

Less than a month before Mayor Vi Lyles leaves office, councilmembers led by Renee Perkins Johnson are pushing to lower the vote threshold for adding agenda items and ease same‑night unanimity.

CMPD says it joined the FBI on the 4900 block of Reagan Drive for a federal court-authorized operation; one person was treated for minor injuries.

CEOs at a May 26 forum in Charlotte warned that the data‑center construction boom is deepening shortages of electricians and HVAC technicians. Business and education leaders pushed partnerships and training to catch up.

Helene’s flooding has pushed storm maps and insurance costs to the top of North Carolina buyers’ checklists. Agents and planners are adapting to new climate data and rising premiums.

An 80-year-old man, identified as Salvatore Noto, died in a house fire on McAllister Road in Catawba. York County investigators say autopsy and toxicology tests are pending.

A Rowan County deputy was hurt after a patrol car collided with another vehicle and caught fire near N.C. Highway 152; troopers are investigating.

Republican bills would cut North Carolina’s 17‑day early voting window to as few as 10 days, prompting warnings from election officials and voting‑rights advocates.