The PACT Act extends VA benefits to Vietnam veterans, including those with hypertension linked to Agent Orange exposure, with Union County Veterans Services aiding in applications.

Atrium Health's mobile hospital, MED-1, was deployed to aid storm victims in North Carolina, equipped with an operating suite, emergency, and dormitory trailers, and can be operational within an hour.

U.S. Attorney Dena J. King cautions Western North Carolina residents about potential scams and price gouging following Hurricane Helene and advises reporting suspicious activities.

The NWS forecast for Charlotte, NC, predicts patchy fog, mostly cloudy skies, and a slight chance of evening showers. Sunny days with mild temperatures are expected later in the week.

The NWS Charlotte reports fair weather today but warns of post-flooding dangers and unstable soils after recent rains, urging vigilance around Mountain Island Lake and potential tree falls.

Police are investigating a homicide following a shooting in east Charlotte, where a person was found dead from a gunshot wound early Thursday morning.

The National Weather Service in Charlotte issued a weather advisory warning of disturbances, potential thunderstorms, and a tropical system that could affect the Carolinas and northeast Georgia with severe weather conditions.

A 15-year-old was charged after threatening Monroe High School; no weapons were found at his home. Extra patrols were added to the school. This incident reflects a national trend of increased school threats.

A juvenile is charged with making a false mass violence threat and cyberbullying related to Lake Norman High School, with the police stressing the seriousness of such acts.

Gaston County is investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases, seeking the source of the bacterial outbreak. Health officials warn certain groups are at higher risk.

Luke Kuechly and Ryan Kalil of the Carolina Panthers are nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run on I-40 near Morganton where Alfredo Hernandez-Son was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Mecklenburg County leaders approved a sales tax increase to fund transportation projects like the Red Line commuter train, now pending state legislative approval and a 2025 public referendum.