Charlotte's LGBTQ+ Women of Distinction Honored
Trailblazers from business, health, advocacy and the arts are shaping a more inclusive city
Hornets' LaMelo Ball Involved in Car Accident During All-Star Break
Hornets Rout Pacers for Third Straight Win
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
Charlotte's Affordable Housing Crisis Deepens
New data shows 77% of low-cost rentals vanished since 2015 as homelessness and racial gaps grow

Davidson College Honors Black Workers with Bronze Sculpture
The massive hands represent generations of Black laborers who built and maintained the campus for low wages.
Pickleball Reshapes Real Estate: From 'Picklemalls' to Amenity Debates
The booming sport is transforming commercial and residential real estate in surprising ways.
Weather
Record Warmth in Carolinas to End Week Before Rain Arrives
Big changes arrive this weekend!

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.
Politics
Trump Honors Crime Victims, Vows 'Justice' in Emotional SOTU Address
President Trump spotlights victims of repeat offenders and illegal immigrants during State of the Union speech.

Charlotte Names New Planning Director
Monica Holmes to lead city's Planning, Design & Development Department
Charlotte Man Detained by ICE After Traffic Stop
Partner says Oscar Castillo was pulled over while driving to work and taken into custody.
Sports
Hornets' Charles Lee Reacts to LaMelo Ball's Recent Car Accident
Hornets head coach expresses relief that Ball and others were unharmed in the incident.

Hornets' Kon Knueppel Breaks NBA Rookie 3-Point Record
The 20-year-old phenom has emerged as the Rookie of the Year favorite.
Hendrick Motorsports Gears Up for Atlanta Race Showdown
Top Hendrick drivers aim to build on early-season speed and strategy success at key NASCAR event.