Chief Justice Paul Newby extends an emergency directive, providing legal relief to 13 North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Helene until October 28.

A motorcyclist died in a collision in east Charlotte on Friday night; police advised commuters to seek alternative routes due to the closed intersection where the crash occurred.

LabXperior Corporation and its owner settled fraud allegations for $235,000 over billing Medicaid for medically unnecessary urine drug tests and participating in a kickback scheme.

Charlotte's Third Quarter Public Safety Report shows a marginal decrease in property crime but a 6% rise in violent crime, with a notable increase in homicides and aggravated assaults.

An individual suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a train in northwest Charlotte, near Rozzelles Ferry Road and Honeywood Avenue.

A boa constrictor named Penelope was rescued from a car's dashboard in Union County after escaping from a pillowcase during transport to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue.

North Carolina musicians, including Luke Combs and Eric Church, are organizing a "Concert for Carolina" to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, with proceeds going to various charities.

A man was shot in the chest in Mint Hill after an argument. The victim is stable, and no arrests have been made yet. Police don’t consider it a public threat.

Charlotte's Job and Career Readiness Training program aims to train 1,500 youths in essential workplace skills, with sessions in local schools from Oct 7-28.

Charlotte Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team aids in Hurricane Helene recovery in Yancey County, performing rescues, delivering supplies, and conducting wellness checks.

Charlotte's current weather is partly cloudy at 66°F, with high humidity and a light wind. The NWS predicts patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny days with highs in the low 80s, calm winds, and partly cloudy nights throughout the week.

Oludayo Adeagbo received a seven-year sentence for a BEC scheme that defrauded over $1.9 million from a North Carolina university, following extradition from the UK.

Gerard Singleton joins the Charlotte Fire Department, achieving his dream despite the impact of the Charleston 9 tragedy and the loss of his father during training.