Concord, NC celebrates the season with the 28th Annual Tree Lighting and the 97th Christmas Parade, featuring family attractions and a fireworks finale.

Mecklenburg County leaders are preparing for impacts of the OBBBA, focusing on collaboration to address federal budget cuts. They have formed a working group and scheduled a public meeting for community strategy discussions.

Trump called the Charlotte light rail stabbing "horrible" and acknowledged his need for a full briefing on the incident, which claimed the life of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska.

A bicyclist died after being hit by a Ford on US 421 in Watauga County; charges against the driver are pending. The cyclist, Butler, was not wearing a helmet and later died in the hospital.

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced their 66-game home schedule for the 2026 season, with notable matchups and a first-time Thursday Opening Day.

Randy Moss has completed his cancer treatment at Atrium Health in Charlotte and rang the bell to mark the end of this journey, with his family and hospital staff by his side.

The Hickory Police are investigating a traffic accident where a motorcyclist, Elijah Jenks, died after hitting parked cars. Excessive speed was a factor; no charges filed. The investigation is ongoing.

A man was arrested Tuesday night after allegedly firing shots, including at police officers, on the 8500 block of North Tryon Street in Charlotte. Police identified the suspect as 36-year-old Lance Wade Graham, who faces three counts of assault with a firearm on a law enforcement officer. No officers were injured during the incident.

Rock Hill Public Works is realigning flood hazard info for areas near I-77/Dave Lyle Blvd, as part of Manchester Creek Tributary 1 improvements to reduce flood risk, impacting local insurance and development.

Mecklenburg County invites feedback on its housing and community development efforts via the draft HUD CAPER for July 2024 to June 2025. Public comments are accepted until September 24, 2025.

Huntersville has been recognized with the 2024 Public Power Award of Excellence by ElectriCities for its excellent electric service and investment in utility staff.

A woman in Chesterfield County faces charges after her dogs attacked an elderly woman, leaving her with severe injuries. The victim was airlifted to a trauma center.

A three-vehicle crash in York County led to two fatalities when a Honda veered across the center lane, hitting a pickup and colliding head-on with a Volkswagen.