Charlotte Fire Department focuses on mental health for firefighters, promoting education and peer support in Safety Stand Down 2025 with the theme "Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET."

Juneteenth in Charlotte may see sun, a 30% chance of thunderstorms, and highs near 92°F. Potential for patchy fog and light rain tonight. The rest of the week looks sunny with a heatwave starting Monday.

Christopher Ray Chappell was arrested in Lancaster County, SC, facing 33 charges, including property theft and drug offenses.

The Sails Original Music Series in Hickory continues with a free concert by Sierra Green and The Giants, offering soulful New Orleans music at Union Square.

Ex-employee Isaiah Williams was accused of displaying a weapon and making threats at Charlotte Douglas Airport after being fired from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

A vehicle collision on Margaret Wallace Road in Charlotte resulted in the death of 79-year-old Nina Kalapuch; alcohol and speed are not considered factors.

Lake Norman is experiencing a harmful algae bloom, prompting advisories against water activities and urging residents to report sightings and stay updated through MECKNOSWIM alerts.

d&b audiotechnik Corporation agrees to pay over $2.1 million to settle claims of falsifying its PPP loan eligibility by underrating its employee count.

The FBI's Charlotte office hosted a program for Citizens Academy alumni and FBINAA Youth to improve community relations, covering active shooter responses and crime scene procedures.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Victim Services Unit held a vigil to honor those lost to gun violence and to advocate for an end to such tragedies.

A man was found dead from a gunshot wound at the Parkstone at Indian Land apartments in a suspected homicide, with an ongoing investigation and no suspects identified yet.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is using social media to encourage residents to stay informed by adjusting their notification settings to prioritize the office's alerts.

A 7-month-old died after being left in a vehicle; Djuna Bostick was charged with manslaughter and child abuse. The Hamlet community is mourning as the investigation continues.