City officials plan to cut down five trees at Holbrook Park to prevent potential safety risks to the public and infrastructure. The move is unrelated to any expansion plans for the park.

Kannapolis hosts its annual Celebration of Lights at Village Park until December 30, featuring thousands of lights and displays, train rides, and visits with Santa.

Mecklenburg County's Community Service Grant program wins a GFOA award for its fair, transparent, and results-driven process for distributing funds to nonprofits.

NCDOT's new drone program, funded by a $1.1 million grant, aims to enhance disaster response by prepositioning 'drone-in-a-box' systems for quick deployment to assess damage and deliver supplies.

Custom Flavors is investing $7.75 million in a new production facility in Concord, NC, expected to create 42 jobs. The facility will be located at a former coffee site and may receive property tax grants.

A fire broke out early at Salisbury's Webb Road Flea Market, with damage limited to one building and no injuries reported. The market was closed for the day and officials are investigating the cause.

A warehouse fire in Salisbury required a three-alarm response and about 50 firefighters to contain it. There were no injuries, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

Charlotte County announces winners of the 2025 Pets of Charlotte calendar photo contest with a record 660 submissions and details pickup locations for the free calendar.

Marshawn Devon Sanders was sentenced to life in prison for a 2020 fatal shooting at a Gastonia store, which also involved an attack on his ex-girlfriend and her child.

Charlotte police introduce the Civilian Crash Investigation Unit to handle minor car crashes, aiming to free up patrol officers and reduce response times.

The Charlotte County Commission is holding a workshop on December 17, 2024, to discuss local issues, including landscaping practices and public safety, at the Charlotte County Administration Center.

A fire at Lake Wylie's Terry's Marina destroyed several boats; the owner suspects a lightbulb used to warm an engine started the blaze. No injuries reported, but significant damage occurred. The investigation continues.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a Steele Creek area homicide after a person was found with a fatal gunshot wound, with ongoing efforts to gather evidence and seek public assistance.