Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Dean Wells died at 54 after a two-year cancer battle. He played for the Seahawks and Panthers, amassing solid career stats and impacting cancer awareness.

New spring hours for Village Park attractions in Kannapolis are announced, with rides on the Rotary Express and Carousel available on weekends until Memorial Day.

A Harding University High School teacher was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a student following an investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

Lincoln County expects traffic delays due to a 460,496-pound transformer moved overnight on April 3rd, with journeys beginning at 9 pm on April 2nd and potential impacts starting at 1 am.

The Cabarrus County Spring into Safety event on April 11 promotes health and safety awareness, featuring medication take-backs, car seat checks, and various fun activities for families.

Charlotte's weekend offers a mix of festivals, film, food, and fitness events, from the SHOUT! festival to the Charlotte Latino Film Festival and BBQ, wine, and brew festivities, plus a 5K and fitness classes at Bank of America Stadium.

Charlotte Water's sewer line project on Sutters Run Lane will close the entrance to the Hamptons and slightly shift eastbound traffic on Sam Furr Road for 8-10 weeks.

The local burn ban in Mecklenburg County has been lifted, but officials remind residents to follow ongoing open burning regulations for safety and air quality.

Charlotte's flood protection efforts lead to a Class 2 CRS rating, granting residents up to 40% savings on flood insurance.

Two men were arrested after a shootout inside a South Carolina Walmart; area schools were briefly locked down. The incident is under investigation. No customers or staff were injured.

A bicyclist, Stephen Bradley Lawson, died after a collision with a car on Albemarle Road in the Hickory Grove Division; investigations by CMPD are ongoing.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police seek a serial burglar hitting local bars and restaurants, stealing alcohol, and causing damage after hours in Steele Creek and Westover Divisions.

The NWS in Charlotte, NC, issued an update on likely showers and thunderstorms with potential severe weather and high winds, including risks of hail and tornadoes.