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Gun “left unsecured” at home with multiple children led to the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, North Carolina sheriff says. Victim’s big brother charged.

After The News & Observer published suggestive texts, a Democratic legislative leader demanded an investigation into Republican Mike Causey’s conduct.

Find the cheapest guacamole per ounce and by container from nine Charlotte grocery stores, plus which store-brand guacs scored highest in a newsroom taste test.

Man was fatally shot when he intervened in an attack on a 16-year-old girl by her ex-boyfriend, Concord police say. Suspect arrested after chase.

Tickets to Stanley Cup Final games between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the Lenovo Center sold out, leaving only resale tickets.

The City Council agreed to 10% raises for both the Charlotte Fire Department and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department under new budget revisions.

Former Shelby officer Karson Hyder turned himself in and was charged with assault after a viral video showed him punching Cherrie Moore, who suffered facial injuries.

One Mecklenburg County restaurant earned a B after a May reinspection citing food debris, grease and plumbing issues; El Tropico in Charlotte awaits recheck.

The Auxiliary, a 1,000-capacity concert venue in South End Charlotte, will open in late 2027, hosting 100+ events annually in The Anthem District.

On National Donut Day, Krispy Kreme fans can get a free doughnut of choice at shops nationwide. No purchase is necessary, but some treats are excluded.