October 2026
Driver was holding weapon on a hostage when deputy took the shot, NC sheriff says
Stand-off ends dramatically when deputy fires shot at armed driver holding a woman hostage in vehicle, North Carolina sheriff says. She was able to escape.
Cold front to bring low in 30s to Charlotte area. Mountains may get snow, NWS says
Dramatic change in temperatures could see Charlotte drop into the 30s after sunset Sunday, National Weather Service says. High Sunday will be 58 degrees.
Seat flips? Surprise upsets? Charlotte-area legislative races to watch in 2026
Sen. Woodson Bradley faces Stacie McGinn again in southeast Mecklenburg County’s Senate District 42. And a blue wave could boost Democrats in Cabarrus County.
92-year-old killed, 5 seriously hurt by pickup on wrong side of road, CMPD says
92-year-old woman killed, 5 injured when pickup began traveling on the wrong side of Beatties Ford Road and hit two vehicles, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say.
A Costco food court item is leaving NC stores for now. What’s replacing it?
Costco is rolling out a vanilla apple pie sundae at North Carolina warehouses, replacing the seasonal strawberry shortcake sundae. Available for a limited time.
Upscale tapas and wine bar quietly closes after 4 years in Ballantyne
Tap & Vine’s Stonecrest restaurant in Ballantyne Charlotte has officially closed; owner response pending and its other locations are still up and running.
Carolina Panthers will face Eagles without Jalen Hurts. Here’s why, who’s next at QB
Carolina Panthers travel to Philadelphia Eagles but won’t face quarterback Jalen Hurts, who’s dealing with blood clots. Will Tanner McKee start? Andy Dalton?
Thursday’s prep football update: No. 2 Providence Day rolls at Charlotte Latin
Week 9 of the NC high school football season for NCHSAA and NCISAA teams. Here are key games, talking preps previews, NC Super 25 pairings, schedules
NC Zoo breaks record with addition of 6 critically endangered piglets
The North Carolina Zoo added six Visayan warty piglets to its herd, boosting critically endangered numbers and previewing the Asia exhibit opening in 2027.
CMPD wants FBI to investigate officers for civil rights violations, racist text messages
CMPD asked the FBI to investigate officers after racist texts and competitions to pull over Black drivers were revealed, prompting resignations and hiring reviews.