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.

Northwood Ravin has launched the final phase of Providence Row near SouthPark, adding about 144 apartments and 26 townhomes to the 36‑acre site. The move completes a multi‑phase redevelopment that began in 2019.

Lincoln County deputies say the treasurer of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church was arrested after investigators allege roughly $80,000 was diverted from the congregation’s account.

A Tufts index flags which Charlotte jobs face AI exposure even as SMBC pledges 2,000 high‑paying roles, pushing training and hiring to center stage.

York County landed roughly $62M in state infrastructure bank support to move a $106M redesign of the I‑77 Exit 82 interchange forward, with design and federal approvals next.

A Statesville homeowner surprised a camouflaged intruder loading items into a pickup; deputies arrested three people after a K‑9 and drone search.

Republican groups have asked a Wake County judge to approve a settlement that would use jury‑duty excusal records to flag and potentially remove suspected noncitizens from North Carolina’s voter rolls.

A former Fort Bragg civilian from Wagram was arrested and indicted after prosecutors say she shared classified tactics and procedures with a journalist.

Eight newborn puppies were left in a box at a Gaston County shelter's old building and were rescued hours later. Officials say the litter needs intensive care as they investigate.

A viral clip shows a loose horse struck by a car in Uptown Charlotte on Friday; two men were arrested and authorities are reviewing animal‑control rules.

A Marion woman is accused of pocketing more than $30,000 in FEMA relief by claiming a non-existent home after Tropical Storm Helene.

Patchy frost this morning in Charlotte; highs near 68 today and a quick warm-up into the 80s by the weekend.