Local and state officials are renewing talks about reopening Jail North, but the county would need to hire roughly 96 officers and cover an estimated $15.6M annual bill.

One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at Perimeter Point Apartments in west Charlotte; police are investigating.

The Charlotte Strings Collective, funded by a city grant, is highlighting Black composers, aligning with Black History Month and reflecting Charlotte's commitment to inclusive arts.

Atlanta‑based Jamestown will lead asset management and development at Camp North End’s 76‑acre campus as ATCO and Shorenstein stay involved. The move could speed new leases and programming.

Charity Baptist removed longtime pastor Marty Payton after leaders say allegations that predate his time at the church were shared with leadership.

Hickory's City Council is set to strengthen sign ordinance enforcement, allowing immediate charges for repeat violations without notice if they occur within two years on the same property.

A discussion on Charlotte's cotton mill history will feature the impact of the textile era, as detailed on MeckNC.gov, through a book talk at Heist Brewery.

Monica Holmes is appointed as the new Director of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development, after serving as interim Planning Director since February 2025 and previously holding key roles within the department.

A grand jury has indicted a second person in the October Lincoln County hit‑and‑run that killed a Huntersville bicyclist, court records show.

A Mooresville man, Gene Acuff, received a 41-month prison sentence for a $1.9 million mail fraud and money laundering scheme, requiring restitution and forfeiture.

Early voting opens Feb. 12, 2026 in Mecklenburg County. Here’s a quick guide to the U.S. Senate, congressional, county commission and judicial races on the March 3 primary ballot.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 13–16 years after pleading guilty to second‑degree murder in the Feb. 14, 2024 Little Rock Road shooting that killed Natajah Johnson.

A convicted Bloods gang member from Shelby was sentenced to 51 months after deputies found a loaded Glock and hidden magazines during a traffic stop while he was on supervised release.