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.

Convicted felon, Michael Anthony Cornwell, was sentenced to 106 months in prison for firearms offenses after pleading guilty. He was found with guns and drugs during a raid.

A car carrier got stuck under a gas station awning in Charlotte, leading to no injuries but causing a spectacle. Authorities are working on safe removal.

A skunk in Lincoln County tested positive for rabies, marking the county's eighth case this year. The incident led to a call for pet vaccinations and awareness of rabies symptoms in wildlife.