Charlotte-Mecklenburg officials warn of extreme heat, advising precautions against heat-related illnesses and offering resources to vulnerable populations.

Charlotte firefighters train for aircraft fire emergencies, with intense, realistic drills for airport safety. The Charlotte Fire Department seeks recruits for this challenging role.

Statesville Police are seeking public help to find a suspect in a July 16 larceny, sharing his image and urging tipsters, anonymous or not, to contact them.

Brittany Allison Gardner, a Harris Teeter employee in Charlotte, is charged with felony larceny for allegedly stealing over $11,000 from her employer.

Wingate's town council voted 4-to-1 to dissolve its police department, shifting duties to the Union County Sheriff’s Office amid community debate and concerns over effectiveness and cost.

Kannapolis, NC, is offering a free nine-week program, Kannapolis 101, to educate residents about local government operations, starting September 16. Applications are due by August 15.

Community meetings set to discuss Mecklenburg County's transportation and proposed 1-cent sales tax before November referendum. Commissioner Leake leads the information efforts.

The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Charlotte, NC, predicting thunderstorms and potential flash flooding today, with continued heat and storms in the coming days.

A power outage in Huntersville affected 4,000 residents, with Duke Energy investigating the cause. Power and traffic lights were restored by 9:30 a.m.

Kannapolis offers family-friendly events, including a blood drive with incentives, budget movie screenings, live music tributes, an outdoor movie night, storytelling, and a farmers market.

An off-duty Cornelius Police Corporal, George Brinzey, was arrested for DWI and related traffic offenses, placed on leave and faces an internal investigation.

Mecklenburg County homeowners can now rent out their private pools short-term without a public swimming pool permit, adhering to six safety standards set by the county's Public Health.

Nicolas Francica, Assistant IT Director for the City of Statesville, graduated from UNC's CGCIO™ Program, enhancing his public sector IT leadership skills.