Antoine Depray Jackson from Charlotte was sentenced to 12 years for drug and gun charges after a search revealed cocaine and a loaded gun at his home.

The Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park in Hickory will close its main play structure for a week beginning Monday, Aug. 18, to install new surfacing. Other sections of the playground will remain accessible, and updates will be posted on the City of Hickory’s website.

Mooresville retains a AAA Moody's bond rating and receives positive ratings from S&P, reflecting the town's strong fiscal management and economic health.

Union County Public Health maintains swimmer safety in public pools despite new legal exemptions for certain residential rental pools in North Carolina.

Iredell County Public Library hosts "Write Local: Iredell Author Fair" on September 27, featuring local authors from various genres, fostering reader-writer interaction.

Iredell County law enforcement arrested nine in drug raids and placed several children in protective services.

A mother fired a gun to break up a fight at a Charlotte back-to-school event, causing panic but no injuries, leading to her arrest and charges including going armed to the terror of the people.

Charlotte's weather forecast includes mixed conditions with a moderate risk of showers and thunderstorms throughout the week and highs in the low 80s to near 90 degrees.

Three individuals were arrested by Gaston County Police on meth trafficking charges after a lengthy investigation by their Special Investigations Unit.

The Iredell County Sheriff's office celebrated the graduation of teens from its 9th Annual Teen Academy, which provides in-depth insights into law enforcement.

The Statesville Police Department praised the success of their Community Fun Day, emphasizing the event's role in fostering police-community connections and inviting future participation.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported a robbery on July 8, where suspects stole $3,300 in merchandise. They later arrested Jordan Bernard Langford-Coker for this and linked him to three similar crimes.

Assistant Fire Marshal Chad Baucom received the Lifesaver Award for rescuing a man while on vacation. Baucom performed lifesaving procedures until help arrived. He was honored in a surprise ceremony.