Restaurant and owner agree to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations of misusing pandemic relief funds, used for a personal vacation account and purchasing a FedEx business.

A Charlotte home experienced two fires in one weekend; both were extinguished within 25 minutes, with no injuries reported. Causes are under investigation.

Authorities in Charlotte investigate the homicide of Stanley Alfonzo Williams II; public assistance is requested in the case handled by Detective Moran.

Charlotte, N.C., anticipates a warm week with sunny skies. Temperatures will rise to the mid-80s, with partly cloudy days and clear nights. Expect occasional wind gusts.

Salisbury is seeking local poets to contribute to its Sidewalk Poetry Project, which will embed poems in the downtown sidewalks, in celebration of National Poetry Month.

CMPD arrested suspect Khanahnai Coleman, 20, for Murder and Armed Robbery in connection to a homicide case. Details of the investigation remain undisclosed.

Mecklenburg County departments were honored with safety awards from the N.C. Department of Labor, recognizing their commitment to workplace safety, with a ceremony held on April 8.

Lamarie Austin-Stripling is set to join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, bringing community service experience and a strong educational background to the role.

Charlotte police investigate a Wallace Road homicide after a person was found dead from a gunshot wound. The active case lacks details on motive or suspects.

CMPD reports a 6% drop in overall crime and a 17% reduction in violent crime in Q1 2025, attributing success to strategic initiatives and community engagement.

Mallard Creek Recreation Center in Mecklenburg County reopens on May 3rd after renovations, with festivities and facility upgrades for the community to enjoy.

The South Salisbury Fire Department is proposing a tax increase and has scheduled a public hearing on April 23, 2025, to discuss the matter with residents.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Chevrolet Cruze in Charlotte; the driver was arrested on charges including Felony Death by Vehicle.