The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns of increased cyberscams targeting consumers, especially older adults, during the festive season, emphasizing caution for online shopping, charity donations, and seasonal job offers.

A school bus overturned in Huntersville on Beatties Ford Road, with no children on board. The driver sustained minor injuries and was treated on the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Mecklenburg County Board of Supervisors celebrated local 4-H members and their leadership achievements, as well as successes at the Virginia 4-H Championship Horse Show.

A homicide investigation is underway in southwest Charlotte, with CMPD probing an incident on Archdale Drive. Details remain sparse, and it follows a nearby homicide earlier in the week.

Mecklenburg County volunteers assembled holiday gift bags for homebound seniors, containing fresh fruits and other items, for delivery in early December.

City Clerk Bridgette Bell is retiring after 37 years of service with the City of Kannapolis, having worked with multiple city officials and contributed significantly to the city's governance.

Two South Carolina residents were indicted on extortion, cyberstalking, and wire fraud charges linked to actions that allegedly resulted in a victim's suicide.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have introduced a "Heartbeat" initiative, using steady blue lights on cruisers to increase visibility and deter crime without additional costs.

A motorcyclist died in a collision involving his Triumph Daytona 660 and a Honda Accord on Tyvola Road; speed is considered a major factor, but impairment was ruled out.

The NWS warns of dense fog, showers, and possible thunderstorms in Charlotte, with high chances of rain and gusty winds through Wednesday, then clear skies.

A fire in Gastonia killed a 77-year-old woman and injured two responders, with damages estimated at $80,000. The cause is under investigation but appears accidental.

Vendor registration is open for the 2nd annual Florida-Friendly Garden Fest on April 26, 2025, at Centennial Park Recreation Center in Port Charlotte.

Judith Westby, a 28-year-old from Charlotte, was reported missing and later found unharmed. Police sought the public's help and she was last seen on Tyvola Road and South Tryon Street.