The City of Concord advises residents of holiday closures and altered service schedules for Christmas and New Year's, including solid waste collection delays and closures of government offices, recreational centers, and public transportation.

A Charlotte school bus was hit by gunfire, resulting in two injuries from shattered glass. Footage shows students ducking for cover; no one was seriously hurt. Two suspects were arrested in relation to the shooting.

A Catawba man was sentenced to 10 years for trafficking fentanyl and meth after pleading guilty. His arrest followed law enforcement finding drugs and a gun in his car.

Local sand drop-off sites in Englewood and Don Pedro/Knight Islands are changing their schedule for the holidays, closing on Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1.

Carowinds amusement park has announced that three of its rides, Nighthawk, Scream Weaver, and Drop Tower, will be retired to make way for new attractions.

A man, Tyler McClure Vance, was fatally struck by a Ford Ranger in Watauga County. It occurred near Frank Hodges Drive on Highway 321. Despite dark clothing and poor lighting, no charges are expected against the driver, Kyle Reese Taylor.

The Jumpman Invitational returns for its third year in Charlotte, featuring top collegiate basketball teams associated with the Jordan Brand competing in high-level games.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with visibility possibly below a quarter mile. The National Weather Service advises caution until the fog lifts around 10 AM EST.

Mecklenburg County announces holiday closures affecting services on Dec. 24, 25, 26, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025, but emergency and critical hotlines remain active.

The Charlotte area is under a Dense Fog Advisory, with visibility expected to be a quarter mile or less. The advisory affects part of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and will continue until 9 AM. Drivers should use caution.

Cpl. Elio Diaz of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty, prompting official condolences and a reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face.

Mecklenburg County invites residents to influence community development by attending Community Visioning Workshops for federal fund allocation planning.

Rock Hill Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that left a 44-year-old man dead and are seeking the public's help.