Cabarrus County Sheriff's K9 unit celebrated Valentine's Day with special cards for the community, emphasizing their role in both safety and engagement.

Charlotte Water estimates about 571,000 gallons of sewage spilled near Sugar Creek in southwest Charlotte. Crews are containing the flow and sampling downstream water.

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.