Julia Ann McKnight Teamer in Charlotte celebrates her 108th birthday, reflecting her life as an educator, advocate, and community cornerstone, emphasizing her healthy lifestyle and faith.

Emergency crews responded to a midday house fire on Mobley Store Road in Rock Hill, causing road closures between Horse Road and Williamson Road. No injuries were reported.

The Charlotte County Commission invites residents to a workshop on January 21, 2025, to discuss local matters including the Bachmann tract, highlighting public engagement in local governance.

A portion of Kings Highway in Charlotte County will have single-lane closures for streetlight upgrades to LED lighting, causing potential traffic delays.

A man shot a woman and fired at deputies in a Cabarrus County neighborhood before being fatally wounded by law enforcement. The shooting is under investigation.

South County Regional Park in Punta Gorda will undergo sidewalk repairs from Jan 20-24, 2025. Parkgoers are advised to exercise caution around construction areas. For queries, contact John Persechino at 941-613-3204 or via email.

Atrium Health and Novant Health in North Carolina have instituted temporary visitor restrictions in their hospitals due to increased respiratory illnesses.

An 82-year-old moped rider, Dashrathlal Barot, died from injuries one month after a Charlotte hit-and-run. Authorities are searching for a black sedan involved in the incident.

A Charlotte jury convicted Kendall Alexander, Sr. of armed bank robbery, potentially facing life due to his criminal history, including a previous bank robbery and attempted murder of an officer.

A fire in a Charlotte parking deck led to road closures and transit disruptions. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

A pedestrian, Petrina Ann Williams, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Charlotte; driver Eliceo Zunun Aguilar remained at the scene and is not suspected of speed or impairment.

Datarius Vaughn-McHam faces charges including attempted murder after an armed robbery attempt at Stateline Elite liquor store in Lancaster County, where employees and a customer intervened. No one was seriously hurt during the altercation.

Matthews, NC has declined NCDOT's four-lane expansion proposal for East John Street, instead advocating for a three-lane design to preserve the town's character.