A boil water notice is in effect for the Burnt Store area due to repairs at a water treatment plant, with guidance to use boiled or bottled water until further notice.

A cold weather shelter will open in Charlotte County due to dropping temperatures, requiring pre-registration for guests by 8 p.m. at the Charlotte CARE Center.

Charlotte mourns Ta'Haley Payton, found dead after disappearing in late November. Payton was last seen on Charlottetowne Avenue; details of her death are pending.

One person died in an early morning crash on I-485 in northeast Charlotte, with emergency services responding and an investigation underway. Traffic delays were minimal.

East Mecklenburg High School was on a modified lockdown due to social media threats. Instruction continued with limited hallway movement and increased security. The nature of the threats wasn't disclosed, but disciplinary actions were mentioned.

A 21-year-old man, Yeferson Orozco Velasquez, died in a high-speed car crash after his vehicle hit a tree in east Charlotte. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Charlotte County advises Burnt Store area residents to boil water due to repairs at the treatment plant, with Charlotte County Utilities confirming the notice affects all drinking and cooking water.

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Englewood, FL, provides hurricane aid six days a week, excluding Sundays, with a deadline for assistance applications set for January 7, 2025.

Lancaster County has started building a new $90 million detention center aiming to nearly triple inmate capacity by 2027. It's funded by a 1% sales tax and some federal funds.

Charlotte, NC experiences cold and clear conditions with the temperature at 23°F. NWS predicts a sunny day with highs reaching 41°F and a calm weekend ahead, but showers are expected Sunday night and into next week.

Centennial Park pool in Charlotte County will close early on December 14 at 5 p.m. for Winter Wonderland festivities, with regular hours resuming December 15.

A 1-year-old in Cleveland County is stable after being shot by a 3-year-old sibling. No charges have been mentioned. The focus is on gun safety and secure storage.

After an unsuccessful run in the Emirates NBA Cup, the Charlotte Hornets return to the regular NBA schedule with upcoming games against the Bulls and 76ers.