State records show 81 deaths tied to county jails in 2025, with suicides, natural illness and overdoses among the leading causes. Advocates want clearer reporting and oversight.

Neighbors say low‑flying police drones in Mooresville have raised privacy alarms, and the town’s public flight dashboard has drawn fresh questions about transparency.

State officials say discarded cigar ashes sparked the Jumping Branch Fire near Marion; a Marion woman was cited as crews battled roughly 185 acres under a statewide burn ban.

Trident Strategic Partners filed to rezone roughly 19 acres at 601 W. Summit Ave for a mixed-use project near the Iron District; environmental cleanup has begun.

A Gastonia man pleaded guilty March 31, 2026 in the fatal 2020 stabbing of his grandfather; the case now moves toward sentencing in Gaston County court.

A Lewisville man was convicted in Rowan County’s undercover chat sting and given a short prison term and 30 years of sex‑offender registration.

Engine 33 and Charlotte firefighters responded to a two‑story house fire at 9500 Bird Watch Lane; the department's initial alert gave no immediate details on injuries or cause.

Surveillance images show a suspect in a midday robbery at the State Employees’ Credit Union on Wilkinson Boulevard. Belmont police released the photos and are seeking tips.

CMPD says an uptown sweep last Thursday produced 170 traffic stops, 18 arrests, 11 firearms and roughly 1.26 kg of suspected narcotics. Officers focused on Uptown parks as part of 'Operation Queen City Safe.'

Sunny this afternoon in Charlotte, but dry air keeps fire danger elevated. Fire Danger Statement 11 AM–8 PM.

Mooresville Fire Rescue ordered a townwide burn ban Saturday at 6 p.m., banning campfires, fire pits and bonfires until further notice.

After a December blaze that killed her husband, Mary Lou Hamlin told Gaston County commissioners there was no water to fight the fire and urged funding for tankers, staffing and a station.

Gusty NNE winds and very low humidity have prompted a Red Flag Warning for Charlotte on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Avoid outdoor burning and secure loose items.