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.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified Arleigh Alexzander Bryant, 37, as the victim in a prominent homicide and is urging public help in the investigation.

Fire at the Grace Heights Rehabilitation Center in Morganton resulted in no injuries but displaced 90 patients, with local authorities coordinating their relocation.

Charlotte FC ended their winless streak with a 2-0 home victory against NYCFC, boosted by goals from Toklomati and Vargas. The match was delayed by lightning.

North Carolina's Lincoln and Catawba counties are redrawing their border based on a new law aligning it with the 2020 Census, affecting services and potentially complicating jurisdictional matters for residents and businesses.

A person was rescued by firefighters after their car fell 50 feet off an embankment in Gaston County. They used a rope system and transported the individual to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

William R. Davie Park in Charlotte has reopened its updated recycling center with expanded services and staff assistance, now accepting a wider range of materials.