More than $4 million in state grants will fund 11 western North Carolina parks damaged by Hurricane Helene, supporting repairs from boat launches to ballfields.

One person was hospitalized with life‑threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday night near East W.T. Harris and North Tryon in east Charlotte.

Engine 21 responded late Saturday to a structure fire on the 6700 block of Manderly Drive; initial updates listed smoke showing and command. No injuries were reported in the first alert.

Sunny and dry Sunday with highs near 84°F. Temperatures climb into the 90s later this week, raising fire concerns.

Tariffs, higher fuel and tight harvests have pushed tomato costs up this March, with Charlotte wholesalers paying much more and shoppers seeing higher prices at the store. Local vendors say bushel costs jumped and retail fruit is now priced near $3 a pound.

A person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a reported stabbing on Patricia Ann Lane in Charlotte; investigators have released few details.

Iredell County deputies are investigating after a decomposed body was discovered Friday evening in woods off Turnersburg Highway near Statesville.

Sunny and warm today in Charlotte with highs near 85F. Dry conditions raise fire danger and nearrecord heat is likely next week.

A 16‑year‑old Forest Hills High student was arrested after deputies say they traced an Instagram threat to her device. The juvenile faces a felony charge under state law.

Three Rabbits Brewing is lining up a German-style taproom at 214 Commerce Place, aiming for a June soft opening and a larger late-summer celebration. The buildout includes a 1,500‑sq‑ft taproom.

Authorities say the person killed in a crash on Shannon Bradley Road in Gastonia has been identified; investigators say the probe is active.

York County Sheriff's Office says lake‑patrol and dive teams searched Lake Wylie after a report someone jumped from the Buster Boyd Bridge. Officials said more details will be released when available.

A small plane went down near Lincolnton‑Lincoln County Regional Airport Friday; one person was extricated and flown by medical helicopter.