Phillip Lydell was arrested in Gaston County in connection with a Staten Island homicide, with multiple law enforcement agencies cooperating in the operation.

Charlotte authorities raided Star's Arcade, confiscating over $132,000, illegal gaming machines, firearms, and drugs, and arrested three unlicensed armed guards.

The next Town Manager's Report for Indian Trail is scheduled for May 9, offering residents updates on local projects and events, maintaining transparent town communication.

Iredell County supports a bill for easier access to new birth certificates for adoptees at local offices, aiming to expedite the process currently managed by the state's Vital Records office.

Charlotte enjoys sunny weather with a high of 83°F and light breezes, with a calm evening ahead. The sunny trend will continue, but rain chances increase starting Tuesday.

Huntersville is renaming sections of Main Street to Thread Lane and Combs Lane to improve navigation and handle traffic after infrastructure changes, including new roundabouts.

Hickory won second place at the NC3C Awards for a photo of the Aviation Walk bridge at sunset, chosen among many in a competitive category by the city's peers.

Concord will host the Bunny Run 5K & Festival on April 19, with activities and city office closures for Good Friday detailed; road closures and no-parking zones are also announced.

The City of Charlotte's Urban Design Center is offering $230,000 in grants for local projects that enhance neighborhoods with arts, safety, and public space improvements, continuing their efforts which began in 2018.

The National Weather Service reports varied weather for Charlotte, NC, including sunny skies and temperature changes, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms early next week.

Union County employees collected 2.3 tons of litter at Jesse Helms Park as part of N.C. Department of Transportation's Spring Litter Sweep initiative. The effort included county-wide volunteer work and community tips for litter prevention.

A Charlotte woman's French bulldog was stolen with her vehicle and she's now facing a $1,000 ransom demand for her pet's return. The case is under police investigation.

Union County was honored at a state conference for its extensive and effective response to Hurricane Helene, providing diverse and critical assistance across North Carolina.