A solar panel system caught fire on North Graham Street in Charlotte, prompting a swift response from the fire department. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of solar technology.

Responding to an emergency about an unresponsive man, Rowan County officials were shot at by the individual, who then stole a fire vehicle, but no one was critically injured.

A woman, Midiana Marrero, was fatally struck by a train in Charlotte's South End. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance with the case.

A Belmont man, Efrain Garcia, helped local police safely capture an escaped horse, Josie, which wandered onto Interstate 85, with the incident ending without harm.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal collision where a Jeep struck a motorcycle, killing its rider, Jacob Todd Woolery. The public is asked to provide any information they may have.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering free mpox vaccines at the Charlotte Pride Festival and through their mobile unit, amid global health concerns.

Ernest D. Pheasant, Sr. pled guilty to first-degree murder in a 2013 cold case on Cherokee land. He admitted to killing his estranged wife and faces a life sentence.

Firefighter Matthew Wiatrowski and therapy dog Phoenix work together at Charlotte Firehouse 27 as part of a K9 Therapy Program, supporting mental health for first responders and those served.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office has initiated the Church Shield program to help local churches handle security risks, offering specialized training and emergency preparedness.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested Devone Javar Walker for accessory after a homicide, as the investigation into Aaron Thompson's murder continues.

South Gulf Cove Park's basketball/multi-use court in Port Charlotte will close for maintenance on August 19, 2024, and aims to reopen by August 26, 2024. Contact Lonne Moore for more info.

An arrest has been made in connection to actor Matthew Perry's death, who died from alleged ketamine overdose.

Charlotte officials agree on a draft bill for a new transit authority; the policy could lead to a sales tax rise for transportation, pending a 2025 public vote.