A global technology outage linked to a Microsoft Windows update is affecting flights, banks, and media, with wide disruptions but not caused by a cyberattack.

The IT department of Cabarrus County has been recognized as a leading digital county in the nation, placing second in its population category for effective technology use in government services.

Lake Norman residents are warned to avoid water contact due to Harmful Algae Blooms, confirmed to be toxic cyanobacteria, by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services.

Atrium Health apologizes for a data disclosure issue where patient data may have been shared with third parties via online tracking technologies between January 2015 and July 2019.

The inaugural gBETA accelerator program in Charlotte has successfully concluded, aiding five startups in areas like AI and data analytics across various industries.

Union County's IT department ranked seventh in the 2025 Digital Counties Survey, marking their seventh consecutive year of recognition for digital innovation among mid-sized U.S. counties.

European AI company DBR77 expands to Charlotte, aiming to revolutionize American manufacturing by integrating artificial intelligence, with plans to open its first U.S. office there in October.

Charlotte jumped to fourth in the Digital Cities Survey, led by its I&T department's focus on community-oriented technology, like the Vision Zero Dashboard, and aims even higher next year.

The new Energy Saver North Carolina program in Charlotte offers rebates for home efficiency and appliance electrification to help residents save on energy bills.

The Cabarrus County Library System has launched a new mobile app to enhance access to its services, allowing for account management, digital checkouts, location services, and more.

Charlotte insurtech ManageMy raised $45M and plans to double its local team, ramping AI and product hires across engineering and customer success.

North Carolina hit No. 1 for tech job growth as Charlotte added roughly 37,000 jobs and digital roles spread into smaller metros. Policymakers say training and infrastructure will determine whether the momentum lasts.

Families and public records say a Mooresville bariatric surgeon faced multiple wrongful‑death settlements while continuing to operate; relatives want answers from hospitals and the state board.

Surgeon‑founded Axolo Health rolled out a gaze‑controlled VR therapy with FDA Class II registration, and early clinic tests in Charlotte show promising results against phantom limb pain.

Charlotte‑based Lucid Bots raised $20M and is evaluating additional manufacturing space as orders surge for its Sherpa cleaning drones and Lavo pressure‑washing robots.

The FBI's IC3 warns foreign-developed apps can access contacts and other device data — even for people who never installed the app. Experts and local outlets name Temu, CapCut and SHEIN as examples.

3D imaging and AI of fossil beaks suggest finned octopuses up to about 62 feet long once patrolled Cretaceous seas. The jaws show heavy wear consistent with crushing hard prey.

Wake Forest is part of DAWN, a multinational study recruiting 13,000 Black, Hispanic and African participants to study genetic and biomarker drivers of Alzheimer’s disparities.

Charlotte‑based Truist awarded Infosys a more‑than‑$500M contract to build and run an offshore tech hub in India, a deal that could reshape where the bank’s tech work lives.

Emad Rizk takes the helm at Charlotte-based Premier after a $2.6B take-private. The seasoned payer-and-provider executive will lead the company's tech and supply-chain push.

Martha Stewart has co‑founded Hint, a Charlotte AI home‑management startup that raised $10M and plans a summer launch to help homeowners spot problems early.