A 13-year-old was charged with a felony for making a false school shooting threat in Union County, leading to a thorough but fruitless search by police.

Officer Julie Emory is celebrated as a guiding force at Statesville High School, balancing safety and relationship building with students as a School Resource Officer.

Officer Bryan McGahan of the Mooresville Police Department received the Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

Union County settled for $3.25 million in the fatal shooting of Malcolm Staton by a deputy, with $2.44 million for his estate and $812,500 for his girlfriend.

Huntersville seeks a representative for a potential Mecklenburg Public Transportation Authority, pending a November 4 vote on a transportation sales tax. The P.A.V.E. Act requires specific expertise with an October 22 application deadline.

New Translations will perform at the Sails Original Music Series finale in Hickory on September 26, bringing their unique indie rock sound to Union Square at 7 p.m.

Statesville Police Department acknowledged Thank a Police Officer Day, highlighting their service and dedication, as well as their commitment to community relations and trust-building.

Scott Mahler is appointed as the new manager of Lincoln County Regional Airport, with county officials expecting his experience to drive airport development and service improvements.

Charlotte's forecast predicts a sunny week with highs in the mid to upper 80s, shifting to a chance of showers by Wednesday night.

K9 Officer Mac from Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is part of a "See Tracks? Think Train!" campaign on social media to raise train track safety awareness.

Huntersville Fire Department responded to a vehicle crash on I-77, where a car rolled over and someone was ejected. Two patients were hospitalized; the cause is under investigation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a fatal shooting in uptown Charlotte after an altercation led to one person being shot multiple times and later dying.

Mecklenburg County residents can apply for a position on the proposed MPTA by October 13. If a sales tax increase is approved on November 4, the MPTA will handle transportation funding.