The NWS forecasts sunny weather in Charlotte, NC, with a high of 61°F and a frost advisory from 2-9 AM Saturday. The week ahead looks sunny and warmer.

An 8th grader at Monroe Middle School was found with an unloaded handgun on campus. The incident was resolved safely, and it's under investigation by local authorities.

Construction has started on Charlotte’s $16.4 million Rail Trail Bridge, designed to link Uptown and South End, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access across the city.

Statesville Police Department announces a safe Trick-or-Treat event downtown on Halloween from 4 to 6 pm, with officers ensuring safety at crosswalks.

Jamie Lynne Hunt was subdued by police using a Taser after brandishing a knife and injuring an officer and a bystander at a Salisbury Cookout restaurant.

A tuberculosis case was reported at North Mecklenburg High School, prompting increased health precautions and communication with potentially exposed individuals.

Joseph Wilson Jr., the first Black officer at Mecklenburg County Police and a celebrated Eagle Scout, died at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in the community and law enforcement.

Deputy Vitek and K-9 Lucky of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office earned their man-trailing certification, demonstrating advanced law enforcement skills.

Charlotte warns of a scam targeting rezoning applicants, with fake emails asking for wired money. The city advises verifying payment methods and contacting authorities if victimized.

Charlotte faces a week of showers with cool temperatures, gusty winds, and high chances of precipitation, with brief sunny spells expected by the weekend.

The Matthews Police Department is seeking public help to find Taliyah Anderson, a missing girl last seen in a red sweatshirt and black and white slippers.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police launched P.A.C.T., a strategy for community engagement and public safety, stressing police-community-business partnerships.

Salisbury, NC, received an $850,000 grant for renovations to the former Wells Fargo Building to improve aesthetics and safety. The project's design will be completed by Spring 2026, with construction starting in the summer.