Charlotte's uptown area prepares for the Lovin' Life Music Festival and Kendrick Lamar concert with road closures and a heightened security plan in place.

A fire broke out at Woodie's Auto Repair in Matthews, with no injuries reported; Matthews Fire Department responded and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.

Multiple arrests made in Union County after a drive-by shooting involving local gangs and youth, with no injuries reported. Charges include attempted murder and weapon offenses.

The N.C. Department of Transportation will refurbish 11+ miles of Cabarrus County roads in a $3.3 million project led by J.T. Russell & Sons Inc., including milling, resurfacing, and safety enhancements.

A traffic stop in Charlotte led to a narcotics arrest when deputies found 70 grams of crack cocaine in Johnnie Adams' vehicle; he faces felony trafficking charges.

'Operation Millstone' led by Mooresville Police and 21 agencies resulted in the arrest of eight for child exploitation. The suspects, aged 25 to 91, face charges including felony solicitation of a child.

A suspect is charged with murder and armed robbery in the death of Jose Lara Hernandez, following a coordinated arrest by Charlotte and Alexandria police.

Charlotte, NC, will see sun and storms with fog and high humidity, according to the National Weather Service. Brief showers and thunderstorms are expected with temperatures nearing 78°F.

A UCSO deputy safely resolved an incident with two escaped horses, Neptune and Calico, on the road, highlighting the varied duties of law enforcement.

A gas leak on Rea Road in Charlotte led to traffic disruptions as Piedmont Natural Gas worked to repair it. No customers were affected, and efforts to reopen the road partially were underway.

Charlotte plans to donate a surplus Chrysler Pacifica to another Mecklenburg County governmental entity, with the decision set for discussion at the city council meeting.

The Kannapolis Farmers Market opens for its 2025 season on May 1, operating Thursdays from 4-7 p.m., featuring diverse vendors and allowing credit/debit card payments.

The Friends of Rowan Public Library Annual Meeting 2025 features a panel discussion with local media experts Deirdre Parker-Smith, David Whisenant, and Mark Wineka in Salisbury on April 24.