The City of Charlotte's Employment to Education program is open for CMS graduates, offering full-time jobs and benefits across various city departments.

The Carolina Panthers extended cornerback Jaycee Horn's contract with a record-breaking $100 million over four years, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

Sheriff Hawkins and local heroes joined at Sherwood Elementary for Hero's Day to demonstrate emergency services and inspire kids about public safety careers.

Hickory's debut Literary Festival on April 12 will feature readings, workshops, a performance by Lucky Diaz, and various vendors. Free admission and activities are offered at SALT Block.

Multiple individuals in North Carolina were sentenced for federal firearms violations, as part of an effort to combat gun violence and illegal firearms distribution.

An individual died in an industrial accident at Martin Marietta's quarry in southwest Charlotte, with local first responders and police investigating the incident.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and mild weather for Charlotte, NC, with temperatures ranging from mid-50s to high 70s over the next several days.

The Catawba Valley Chapter and Gaston County Celebrate America 250 provided 175 literacy bags to the Gaston County Health Department to support early childhood literacy.

Mecklenburg County residents can apply for one-time heating cost assistance through LIEAP until March 31. Eligibility requirements apply, and over 5,000 have been approved since Dec 1.

Kannapolis is accepting non-profit grant applications until March 31, 2025, for Community Development Block Grant funds, aimed at assisting low- and moderate-income residents.

Food Lion recalled ground beef from a Gastonia store due to potential contamination with foreign materials, offering refunds through its "Double Your Money Back Guarantee." The recall is confined to one location.

Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze that destroyed three units in a northeast Charlotte apartment complex, displacing ten people but causing no injuries.

Gilberto Meza-Corral, Concord firefighter, won the Kim Wittig Award for fire safety education, recognized for his work, including aiding the hearing-impaired.