Monroe Police arrested 16-year-old Jakeem Mungo for armed robbery; he will be tried as an adult and is currently in juvenile detention. A stolen firearm was recovered.

Heatwave and Heat Advisories continue in the Carolinas and Georgia with heat index values up to 108 degrees, posing health risks and prompting safety advisories.

The Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte will temporarily reduce A/C capacity due to maintenance during a heatwave, planning to use industrial fans to help keep inmates and staff cool.

A Heat Advisory is issued by the National Weather Service for multiple areas including parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with heat index values up to 108 degrees.

A fire engulfed a home on Stoney Oaks Drive in Gaston County; multiple fire departments responded and controlled the blaze with no immediate cause or injury reports.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's local agencies provide resources to help residents combat a heatwave, including opening cooling centers and offering free transportation to these sites.

Charlotte firefighters controlled a two-alarm fire in a northwest Charlotte home; no injuries were reported as the home was empty. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Belmont Police are investigating a reported incident in Downtown Belmont, assuring no public threat after a large police response alarmed residents. Details remain undisclosed.

The Belmont Police Department is recruiting, emphasizing benefits like competitive pay, community support, and advanced officer training on their social media.

The City of Hickory is hosting a Back to School Bash on August 23 at Taft Broome Park to prepare kids for school with fun activities and free haircuts.

Hickory Police investigate a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died after hitting a Nissan Frontier. The incident is under investigation, with no charges filed yet.

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and armed robbery of 18-year-old Daeveon Roseboro, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police continuing their investigation.

The Charlotte community mourns the passing of James Ferguson II, a civil rights attorney and local icon, at age 82 due to COVID-19 and other illnesses. His work, including the Swann case, significantly advanced civil rights law.