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A multi-county pursuit ended in a crash at Statesville Boulevard and W. Innes in Salisbury. The driver abandoned a 2012 Mazda 6 and remains at large, police say.
Weather & Environment in ...
A Fire Danger Statement runs noon–8 PM Tuesday as Charlotte heats into the upper 80s. Avoid open burning while the statewide ban remains in effect.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Charlotte is weighing a $3.5M plan to preserve affordability at a 297-unit complex near Tyvola Road, with 100 units proposed to be protected for up to 60 years.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Mint Museum opens Caravaggio | Revolution on Sunday, April 26, anchored by the Longhi Foundation's Boy Bitten by a Lizard and more than 30 Baroque paintings.
Two people were arrested after an armed robbery near Parkwood High School in Monroe. Authorities say the suspects were identified and are being held at the county jail.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say a man was seriously injured in a random shooting on I-85 south; detectives are searching for the shooter. Tips can be phoned to CMPD.
Retail & Industry in ...
Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Truist will report Q1 results this week as markets wobble; analysts will watch net interest income and loan quality.
Monroe police arrested a 27‑year‑old Monday after license‑plate readers led officers to the Icemorlee apartments. He was taken on an outstanding Chesterfield County murder warrant.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Charlotte Fire reel shows Blaze 2 and Blaze 41 at Charlotte Douglas and flags a May 15, 2026 application window for firefighter recruits.
One South added four new companies and one expansion, accounting for roughly 40,000 SF of new leases and pushing occupancy toward the mid‑80% range in Uptown Charlotte.
One person was killed after a truck drove over an oncoming car in Cleveland County. Emergency crews closed the scene while investigators reconstructed the crash.
Summit Real Estate Group paid nearly $600,000 for 40 acres near Newton and plans a $25M speculative industrial project, with construction expected this quarter.
Parkdale Mills filed a WARN notice to close its Lexington plant on June 7, 2026, cutting 68 jobs — the second North Carolina plant to shutter this year.
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