Japheth Jesse Obanner, 29, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Burke County. The incident involved him wearing dark clothing on an unlit road and possibly being impaired. The driver, Joan Marie Carter, 75, was not charged.

Charlotte approves $750,000 for the Creative Lab Uptown project, aiming to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the city, with a planned opening in February 2026.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested Adam Mercado for the murder and robbery of Gerald Barnes, 68, and are calling for tips in the ongoing investigation.

Charlotte police investigate the death of a 15-week-old fetus after a domestic assault; Arnold Noe Santos Deras faces charges including murder of an unborn child.

Downed utility lines on I-77 in Charlotte caused early morning traffic delays, with lanes reopening by around 9 a.m. No hospitalizations were reported, and the cause of the crash is under investigation.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police conducted a DWI saturation patrol which resulted in 66 stops, 33 citations, and 2 DWI arrests, part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety.

Concord city officials celebrated Arbor Day by planting Oak trees in Dorton Park, emphasizing their commitment to urban forestry and earning a sixth Tree City USA recognition.

Officers arrested Andre and Darnell Davis for Common Law Robbery and Second Degree Kidnapping following a physical confrontation at a store on Park Road in Charlotte.

Miguel Gonzalez Rosales died in jail after being given a high dose of methadone intended for another inmate, causing his accidental death due to medication error. Investigations are ongoing.

Steve Robbins, Huntersville's Assistant Public Works Director, was named the 2026 President of the APWA NC Streets Division, a role celebrating his career and his vision for the state's public works.

Mecklenburg County will close offices on Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, with parks open but other services like waste centers closed. Essential hotlines for abuse will remain active.

NCDOT crews in Iredell County have completed their winter preparation dry-run to ensure readiness for snow removal when winter weather arrives, focusing on efficiency and strategic road clearing.

Chief Michael Childers is appointed as the new Chief of Police in Wadesboro, with a focus on community relations and safety. Retired Interim Chief Thedis Spencer stays as Assistant Chief.