Cabarrus County prepares for the second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, a community competition to promote blood donations during a typically slow summer period.

Hickory's Eighth Avenue NE will be closed July 8 for critical stormwater system repairs, impacting commuters. A detour is planned for traffic management.

Mecklenburg County's MECK Pre-K program records over 1,830 enrollments for the next school year, with plans to add new classrooms reflecting a commitment to accessible early education for all four-year-olds in the county.

Kannapolis offers a range of activities including Cannon Ballers' baseball games with fireworks, $2 movie matinees at the Gem Theatre, a local farmers market, and live music events at Veterans Park and Village Park.

Two separate stabbings in east Charlotte have left the community unsettled, with one occurring at a Walmart, leaving one with life-threatening injuries, and the other nearby. Suspects and victim identities are still undisclosed.

July is National Roadside Traffic Safety Month. Statesville Police amplify safety efforts and awareness, focusing on adherence to road rules and sharing safety tips online.

CMPD arrested 15, seized ten firearms, and maintained order during July 4th festivities in Romare Bearden Park, Charlotte, despite no official events scheduled.

Charlotte will be hot and sunny, reaching 96°F with a heat index of 103°F. Light winds will offer minimal relief, and night temperatures will drop to 75°F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the week.

A head-on collision in Denver resulted in the death of a 73-year-old woman and left an 18-year-old man injured; authorities are investigating with possible charges pending.

Steven Snider was arrested in Gaston County, NC, on drug and weapons charges following a police investigation.

Durham Police, with the FBI, conducted a crime crackdown resulting in 30 arrests, including gang members. They seized drugs, firearms, and cash, and now seek community tips through CrimeStoppers.

Concord Police Department welcomes 16 new officers and promotes two to Sergeant, boasting a BLET-completed group with military veterans. Police Chief Hughes emphasizes camaraderie and support among officers.

Elisa Baker, convicted of murdering her stepdaughter Zahra in 2010, has been moved from North Carolina state prison to a federal facility to begin her sentence for a drug conspiracy conviction.