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.

Isaiah Stewart got a seven-game suspension after a brawl during a Pistons-Hornets game, involving multiple players. Other players received shorter bans. Stewart's past altercations influenced his punishment.

An accident on I-485 in south Charlotte caused serious injuries to four people and significant traffic delays, with a car flipping near I-77. Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

A 76-year-old man was killed after his SUV crossed the centerline, overturned and caught fire on U.S. 64 near Helton Hartley Place, troopers said. The State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Brian Moynihan says customers are still spending even as affordability tightens; the bank points to payments growth and AI‑driven efficiency.

A York County judge handed a 15‑year‑old 15 months of probation after the teen pleaded guilty in the Rock Hill shooting that killed Braylen Jackson.