Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg school buses collided in south Charlotte; eight students aboard one bus were unharmed. The buses met at Bertonley Ave and Water Oak Rd near Randolph Middle School. The cause and charges are undisclosed.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police shared their 2025 Public Safety Report online, highlighting proactive measures, drug and weapon seizures, and emphasizing community engagement.

Former Charlotte Council member Tiawana Brown pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, admitting to misuse of COVID-19 relief funds, including lavish personal expenses.

Charlotte businessman Michael Kahn is indicted for tax fraud linked to his charitable foundation, with allegations of transferring $4.5M without reporting it as income.

San Francisco residents can influence the future of local parks by attending workshops or completing a survey for the Meck Playbook update by the Park and Recreation Department.

A Brandon woman was sentenced to four years in prison for her role in distributing cocaine and methamphetamine, following a guilty plea to conspiracy charges.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Charlotte, N.C., with potential heavy snow and strong winds from Friday to Sunday, which may cause travel issues and power outages.

Charlotte residents are facing city service delays post-storm. Collections will occur when safe, and the Grady Cole Center has closed. CATS operates on a limited schedule, concluding by midnight. Updates are available at the City's info center.

Two traffic incidents occurred in Gastonia on the same day: a man was hit by a train, and a woman was struck by a car, both sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Concerns over safety in the busy area have been prompted.

Mecklenburg County confirmed a third measles case in an unvaccinated child, prompting public exposure notices and emphasizing the need for MMR vaccination amid rising cases nationwide.

Gastonia seeks volunteers for the Point-in-Time Count event to tally homeless individuals and inform resource allocation in Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties.

Kannapolis Police Department announced promotions; Arthur Reid, Jr. became Sergeant and Dale Burris was appointed Lieutenant, as shared on the city's website.

Kristin Jones is named Assistant City Manager of Kannapolis, overseeing Finance, Budget, HR, and Customer Service, with a strong budget and strategy background.