A 21-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing his 79-year-old adoptive father in Charlotte, ending a missing-person case that began in July 2024.

Mooresville, NC, residents experienced travel disruptions due to an emergency pole replacement at Broad St. and McLelland, leading to a 4-6 hour road closure.

Charlotte ranks second in US metro job growth for 2025, outpacing its population growth with significant corporate investments attracting new talent, as North Carolina leads in domestic migration.

Neighbors near Lake Wylie say blasting and early-morning lights from a new QTS data center have rattled homes while York County moves to adopt tougher rules.

Cloudy, mild start to Wednesday with light morning showers and gusty afternoon winds. Heavier rain likely Saturday night into Sunday.

CMPD has rebranded its Uptown enforcement campaign Operation Queen City Safe after recent sweeps that produced arrests, firearms and narcotics seizures. Officials say the push will stay active as cases move forward.

Mecklenburg County Public Health launches the "Live Well Meck" tour for community engagement on local health priorities, to shape the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan.

State and federal monitors list much of the Charlotte area in "severe drought." Utilities say taps are holding, but some smaller towns have asked residents to conserve.

A man arrested in Boca Raton last week is accused of distributing fentanyl that killed a Catawba County man in February 2025. Authorities say he’s awaiting extradition.

A former Mooresville assistant chief says he was pushed into retirement after probing a late‑night mayoral encounter and missing body‑camera footage.

Nine years after Shania Hammonds was found dead, her family renewed a public plea as detectives continue to re-test evidence. Authorities are asking anyone with tips to come forward.

Corey Brooks appointed as head of Union County's Department of Procurement and Contract Management, demonstrating leadership and introducing policy changes during his interim tenure.

The NC Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund aids burn survivors with non-medical expenses and emotional support, illustrated by the story of Emily and firefighter community involvement.