Maurice Hopkins pled guilty to a federal civil rights violation for threatening victims with hate speech and a firearm in a Charlotte pizza restaurant. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Deputy Justin Strong of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office was named Deputy of the 2nd Quarter for his exceptional response to a juvenile shooting incident in June, providing critical care and comfort.

A Chesterfield County Detention officer was charged for misconduct after showing an indecent photo to an inmate; he was fired after an internal probe.

An Iredell County man, Travis Wilhelm, won $1 million from the Emerald 10's lottery scratch-off game, following his intuition about the ticket since its April launch.

Hickory's second annual Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Dog Festival returns in September at Winkler Park, featuring a 5K with dogs and a dog festival with various activities.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners addressed economic development, opioid crisis funding, and land acquisitions in their August 18, 2025 meeting.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is auctioning a stray male pig on August 29, 2024, at their Animal Services Building to address the stray livestock issue.

Chief Deputy Chris Allen resigned from the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, citing a toxic work environment and moral clashes with Sheriff McFadden.

NCDOT schedules overnight road closures on Airport Boulevard near I-40 for paving work, with detours in place from Aug. 17-19, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

A deadly shooting in a Charlotte neighborhood resulted in one victim succumbing to injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking information from the public.

Westbound lanes on 150 in Mooresville have reopened after being closed due to a substantial gas leak near Randy Marion Chevrolet, with emergency services responding promptly.

Christopher Torres was sentenced to 12-20 years in prison following an Alford plea for child sex offenses and abuse, requiring him to register as a sex offender upon release. The case involved multiple victims and an extensive investigation.

CMPD hosted Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks to improve community relations, enabling residents to discuss concerns with officers from various divisions.