Adam Thielen is traded back to the Vikings from the Panthers in exchange for draft picks, as Carolina adjusts its wide receiver lineup for the future.

Statesville's Planning Board backed a large-scale data center proposal on farmland, with mixed local views on its impacts, and upcoming city council meetings to decide its fate.

Mecklenburg County's tax collection has surpassed $2 billion, with a property tax collection rate of 99.5% and business tax revenues hitting $180 million for the 2024-2025 budget year.

Monroe's administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day, with emergency services available at 911 and non-urgent issues at 704-289-1591. Normal operations resume September 2.

A Silver Alert was issued for 76-year-old James Ingram Mullis, last seen traveling from Wilmington to Charlotte, NC. He is believed to have dementia and was driving a damaged 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Lake Wylie has reopened for swimming and watersports after a harmful algae bloom advisory was lifted, with officials continuing to monitor the water for safety.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a fatal motorcycle-SUV crash where Thomas Pruitt, 64, died; SUV driver not impaired, Pruitt's toxicology pending.

The Union County Sheriff's Office celebrated the promotions of seven of its members, highlighting their leadership and service in a ceremony attended by colleagues and family.

Hickory city offices announce Labor Day closures, but trash collection will continue as usual. Libraries and recreation centers will close, while parks remain open.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are prioritizing safety as students return, implementing new protocols and emphasizing the role of SROs in building connections and ensuring a secure environment.

The article reports on a homicide investigation in Charlotte, where 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was killed and suspect Decarlos Brown Jr. will be charged with her murder. The CMPD is seeking information from the public.

Motorcyclist Joshua Aguila died in a crash with a Lexus in Charlotte. Preliminary findings suggest his speed and recklessness caused the accident; the Lexus driver, Ms. Hill, was not impaired.

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting in Gastonia near Goble Street and Huffman Road; both victims were found in a car. The case is active, and authorities seek information.