North Carolina ranks second behind Virginia in CNBC's best states for business, influenced by concerns about the state's infrastructure, particularly utilities.

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with Corey Damoan Robinson's death, facing charges including murder and identity theft. The CMPD has conducted a multi-state investigation.

Police have identified Lamarcus Jackson as the homicide victim in Charlotte's Westover Division, with the CMPD investigating and seeking public assistance.

An officer-involved shooting occurred in Newton after police responded to a 911-hang-up. A man shot at officers, was fired upon, and is in critical condition. The incident is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigations.

The Mecklenburg ABC Board recorded a 15% rise in profits, with tequila being a popular product. New technologies like the ABC To Go app might have contributed to this growth, and Tito's Handmade Vodka leads the sales.

The PSCSC approved rate hikes for Duke Energy customers in South Carolina, impacting 660,000 users with an 8.7% bill increase by 2024 and an additional 4.3% by 2026.

Harper's Restaurant in SouthPark, Charlotte, is set to close on July 20, 2024, after over 30 years due to property redevelopment into a bank, leaving staff and patrons disheartened.

Charlotte Police are probing multiple shootings in Uptown Charlotte, with one person injured and another sustaining life-threatening wounds. No arrests have been made.

Several NC stores, including two Family Dollar locations, have been fined over $162,000 for price scanning errors that resulted in customer overcharges.

Gastonia launches a new on-demand microtransit service, GoGastonia, replacing six bus routes with a fleet of 14 minivans to offer residents a flexible transportation option.

Charlotte mourns Terri Graham, Mel Graham's wife, who died after an eight-year battle with ovarian cancer. Her service is on July 3 at Central Church.

Two juveniles, believed to be brothers, were shot in Gastonia, Gaston County. One was wounded in the leg, the other in the torso; both were hospitalized. The incident followed an argument. No arrests yet as police investigate.

Charlotte's minority business owners can join the ninth AMP Up cohort to grow their businesses through Interise's StreetWise 'MBA' curriculum, with applications open until July 19.