An inmate, John Michael Snipes, was mistakenly released from York County Detention Center due to a clerical error during a medical emergency. Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for Snipes.

Country singer Luke Combs expressed disappointment over the Carolina Panthers' 47-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints, calling it "absolutely gruesome" on social media.

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a collision in Charlotte after another vehicle ran a red light. The deputy is recovering at home.

NCDOT is enhancing a 10-mile segment of N.C. 690 in Cumberland and Moore counties, focusing on safety and road quality, with various improvements and anticipated projects.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation announces road closures due to the Complete 540 project, affecting N.C. 55 Bypass, True Love Drive, and West Lake Road.

Trevor Carroll is named Division Engineer for NCDOT's Division 3, succeeding the retired Chad Kimes. He brings experience from within the department and vows to improve the state's transportation network.

A substitute teacher in Salisbury was charged with indecent liberties with a child after allegedly assaulting a student at Faith Academy. He posted a $75,000 bond after his arrest.

The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry service in North Carolina is briefly suspended for maintenance on September 6-7, with limited early departures on the 6th. Normal operations resume on September 8.

Mecklenburg County calls for foster home volunteers due to a pandemic-induced shortage, offering a TIPS/MAPP training program starting September 25. Applications for the fall session are due by September 18.

The Charlotte Economic Development Committee unanimously approved an additional $11.3 million funding for the Eastland Yards project, set for City Council consideration.

Charlotte is experiencing mostly cloudy skies with a temperature of 58 degrees, and a humidity of 84%. The northeast wind is at 7 mph, under stable atmospheric conditions. The forecast calls for a high of 78 degrees and consistent northeast winds.

Charlotte now requires drivers to pay for street parking in Uptown and South End until 10 p.m., an extension from the previous 6 p.m. cutoff, with the aim of improving parking turnover.

Belmont comic book store and other businesses vandalized with racial slurs; police identify three juveniles responsible. Community bands together to restore damaged property and address racial issues.