The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Charlotte, warning of heat indices up to 106 degrees, advising residents to take precautions.

A man in Lincolnton was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a relative's home; the blaze was controlled within 12 minutes, with no injuries reported.

Human remains were found behind a Statesville, NC home, with the Iredell County Sheriff's Office conducting an investigation and an autopsy forthcoming to determine identity and cause of death.

A former Gaston County detention officer, Ryan Lamar Poole, was charged with falsifying payroll records to get paid for hours not worked. He posted a $10,000 bond after his arrest.

The Carolinas and Northeast Georgia face possible pop-up storms with chances of localized flash flooding as per the NWS; people are advised to stay weather-aware.

Gastonia City Council approves funding for The Enclave at Forest Heights, a new affordable housing development with 48 homes, addressing the city's housing needs.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Speeding Prevention initiative until the end of July, financed by the Nebraska DOT, focusing on curbing speeding and traffic violations.

Pinedell Avenue in Monroe is set for a major stormwater and road improvement project causing detours and delays, starting July 21. The work aims to replace a culvert, widen the road, and improve traffic flow and storm resilience.

A man died and five others were injured in a two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte apartment complex. Firefighters swiftly contained the blaze; the cause is under investigation.

Charlotte's forecast includes sun, a 20% chance of PM storms today with a high near 94, and a 50% chance of nighttime thunderstorms. Patchy fog expected late.

A Fayetteville man was arrested for mail theft in Union County, aided by eyewitnesses and FLOCK Safety technology. Juan Peterson-Gannon faces felony and misdemeanor charges.

Cabarrus County's ITS Department won first place in the Digital Counties Survey for enhancing civic engagement with technology, such as an Early Voting Wait Times app. This marks their consistent top 10 presence over 13 years.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office uses social media to educate residents on tech tools to prevent car theft, highlighting apps that manage vehicles remotely, dash cams with motion alerts, and using Apple AirTags for tracking.