Falfurrias Management Partners has invested in snack manufacturer Snak King, with financial details undisclosed, aiming to bolster expertise and growth.

A pedestrian was fatally struck near Wendover Road on Independence Blvd in Charlotte; the road was closed for investigation.

One person was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire caused by unattended cooking grease in east Charlotte. The fire was extinguished in 10 minutes by firefighters.

The National Weather Service warns of severe weather in parts of the Southeast, including thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail, advising residents to stay alert.

John Edward Bradley from Cherokee, N.C., has been sentenced to seven years in prison for fentanyl trafficking after being arrested during a traffic stop.

The article describes the evolution of the traffic light, from its first gas-lit form in London in 1868 to the adoption of the three-color electric system as an international standard in 1931, and the initial public resistance to its implementation.

Charlotte County invites residents to volunteer for advisory boards to shape local fire service, street, and drainage infrastructure, with application deadlines by October 5, 2024.

A Duke Energy worker was electrocuted in Charlotte, causing power outages and raising community safety concerns.

Charlotte's forecast includes sunny skies with high of 86 degrees today, increasing temperatures throughout the week, with a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday.

The manhunt for escaped inmate Ramone Alston, who fled near UNC Hospitals in Hillsborough, is ongoing, with the reward for information increased to $35,000.

A pastor from Albemarle was charged for not reporting child crimes after an investigation revealed a history of sexual assault allegations involving minors.

Wake County will see improved safety at the intersection of Lizard Lick Road and Riley Hill Road as an all-way stop is installed, possibly reducing crashes significantly.

The N.C. Department of Transportation confirmed a two-week closure of the bridge on Mial Plantation Road for repairs, starting August 12. Detours are provided.