Charlotte receives the Gold Level What Works Cities Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies, highlighting its exemplary use of data in governance and improving residents' quality of life.

Mecklenburg County is offering free box fans to seniors and disabled adults to help them deal with summer heat, with registration required at local recreation centers starting June 20.

Charlotte City Council will vote on a proposed $650M renovation for Bank of America Stadium, funded by a tax, aiming to keep the Panthers and Charlotte FC in the city for 20 years. Public opinions vary on the benefits versus the costs to taxpayers.

A person was seriously injured in an early morning shooting on East Independence Boulevard in southeast Charlotte.

Third suspect Tyquarious Davis was arrested for accessory before the fact of murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a Rock Hill block party, which left Montest Mincey dead.