Charlotte Names New Planning Director
Monica Holmes to lead city's Planning, Design & Development Department
Pickleball Reshapes Real Estate: From 'Picklemalls' to Amenity Debates
Charlotte Man Detained by ICE After Traffic Stop
Crime
New DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in Kim Thomas Murder 35 Years Later
Authorities charge Marion Gales, a former handyman for the family, in the 1990 killing of the women's activist in her Cotswold home.

Suspect Charged in 35-Year-Old Charlotte Murder Case
Marion Gales, 63, arrested for 1990 killing of Kim Thomas Friedland
Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Family Member in East Charlotte
31-year-old Jose Vasquez Beltran faces multiple charges in the incident.
Lifestyle
Coquette Opens New Uptown Location in Charlotte
Popular French restaurant relocates just four blocks away with expanded seating and menu updates.

13 Ways to Spend Your Weekend in Charlotte
From comedy shows to ballet performances, art exhibits, and more, there's something for everyone in the Queen City this weekend.
Charlotte Yoga Carmel Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with Open House
The locally-owned studio is hosting a community block party with free yoga classes and local vendor demos.
Weather
Major Temperature Drop Ahead for Charlotte Region
High Country could see several inches of snow as cold front moves in

Severe Drought Persists in North Carolina Despite Record Snowfall
Experts say the recent snowstorm failed to provide drought relief due to low moisture content and frozen ground conditions.
Charlotte Metro Area Sees Driest Winter on Record
Despite recent winter storms, the region experienced a record-low moisture period from November to January.
Politics
Trump Honors Slain Ukrainian Immigrant Iryna Zarutska in State of the Union
President rebukes Democrats' response during speech about Charlotte light rail attack

Trump Invokes Murdered Refugee Iryna Zarutska in State of the Union Address
President Trump highlighted the tragic case of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old refugee who was killed in a knife attack, to call for stricter laws against violent offenders.
Trump Calls Out Charlotte in Longest State of the Union Address
President highlights case of Ukrainian immigrant killed in light rail attack during 1-hour, 48-minute speech.
Sports
Hornets' LaMelo Ball Expected to Play After Car Crash
Ball was involved in a two-car collision in Charlotte a day before the team's game against the Rockets.

Hornets' LaMelo Ball Expected to Play After Car Crash
The NBA star was involved in a two-car collision in Charlotte a day before the team's game against the Rockets.
LaVar Ball Urges Hornets to Sign Lonzo, Reunite Ball Brothers
The outspoken father believes the Ball brothers playing together would make the Hornets the "most-watched NBA team ever."