A federal appeals court says a Charlotte widow can challenge a $45,000 release she signed after raw sewage flooded her house in February 2022, reviving her claims against the city.

A bungalow on The Plaza is baking focaccia and churning out fresh pastas, sauces and ready-to-heat lasagnas that make weeknight dinners simple. Owner-chef Kristiana Perini runs the open kitchen and updates the menu weekly.

CMPD posted an alert about an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon investigation in University City; investigators are asking for tips and video from residents.

Charlotte’s council committee is debating whether council members should join interviews for some city contracts; supporters want oversight, critics warn of conflicts.

North Carolina's unemployment rate held at 3.8% in January while the Charlotte area stayed near lows. Manufacturing lost more than 11,000 jobs even as health care and construction added roles.

A federal judge sentenced an armed felon to more than eight years after prosecutors say he fired rounds into an occupied Charlotte apartment; ATF Charlotte and CMPD assisted.

A longtime Wells Fargo finance manager alleges she was penalized after asking to work from home for medical reasons; a judge refused to dismiss the case. A jury trial is set in Charlotte.

CATS warns of heavy crowds this weekend and recommends the Blue Line, Gold Line and buses to avoid traffic. Multiple big events converge in Uptown.

Grammy‑winning conductor Kwamé Ryan reflected on his Grammy win and the musical moments that shaped his career in a new WCNC interview.

A CMPD officer was arrested in Locust and charged with DWI and an expired registration. CMPD Internal Affairs has opened a probe and placed the officer on unpaid leave.

Sealed Air, the Charlotte maker of Bubble Wrap and CRYOVAC, was taken private on April 9 in a $10.3B buyout by CD&R, ending its public trading.

A motorcyclist identified as Nelson Lee Graves was killed after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck his Harley at Stallings Road and Guion Lane; police are investigating.

Sunny today with a high near 78°F and a warm weekend ahead. Low humidity and a statewide burn ban mean skip backyard burns for now.