The Mint Hill Fire Department warns of a severe heatwave and offers safety tips such as hydration with electrolytes and checking on vulnerable individuals.

Two CMPD officers were injured in a crash involving an impaired driver near Bojangles Coliseum. Thomas Royster, 36, faces felony charges after allegedly hitting the officers' vehicle, causing head and lower body injuries.

Governor Josh Stein visited a Coca-Cola facility in Charlotte, observing its apprenticeship program, and stressed the importance of vocational training for economic growth.

Construction of Fire Station 6 at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC, which will house Blaze 1 and Blaze 2 and serve the surrounding area, is underway, as shared by the city's fire department.

Gastonia has released guidelines for a cooling station to aid residents against summer heat, outlining operations based on temperature forecasts, and a set of rules for safety and respect, effective through August 6, 2025.

The Mooresville Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival returns this September with local and national music acts, BBQ food trucks, craft beer, and family entertainment, remaining a free event.

The Monroe Police Department has started a targeted speed enforcement campaign as part of the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program, running from July 21-27.

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a lawsuit to release $165 million in education funds frozen by the Trump administration, affecting statewide school districts and threatening programs at institutions like the Dream Center Academy.

Charlotte's Sugar Creek corridor faces rising crime and neglect, prompting a community rally for increased police presence, better lighting, and camera surveillance to improve safety and area conditions.

Byron Haigler, promoted to director of Cabarrus County's Active Living and Parks, seeks to continue improving community services using his life experiences, including overcoming cancer and a bear encounter.

The Duke Energy Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Kannapolis Fire Department for swift water rescue equipment, enhancing their response to flooding.

Kannapolis Police Department is collecting school supplies for local students, announcing a donation drive via social media, with a drop-off deadline of July 31.

The Gastonia Fire Department released safety guidelines after a Lithium Ion battery nearly caused a fire in a local home, emphasizing the risks of improper battery use and the importance of following safety precautions.