The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted unanimously to increase classified staff wages, impacting about 4,000 employees such as bus drivers and custodians.

A Jamaican man received an 84-month sentence for a lottery fraud scheme targeting U.S. residents after a conviction for mail and wire fraud conspiracy.

Fog caused the FAA to halt incoming flights to Charlotte Airport, resulting in over 180 delays and coinciding with an on-tarmac fatality of an airline employee.

The Mid-County Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility in Charlotte County returns to its regular operating hours starting February 5, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

A Salisbury man was shot in the head but not seriously injured after an altercation on Sunday evening; investigation by the Rowan County Sheriff's Office is ongoing.

An airport employee died in a vehicle accident on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport; operations continued without significant disruption.

Hickory's Community Appearance Commission awarded citizens for city beautification efforts in landscaping and property renovation, including the prestigious Litter Quitter Award.

Mecklenburg County invites feedback for its Community Development Block Grant Program plans and will hold a public hearing on Feb. 13, 2025, at the Belle Johnston Community Center, with remote access available.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in North Carolina face challenges protecting undocumented students after DHS allows ICE arrests at schools, reversing prior protections.

Charlotte Area Transit System is launching CATS Micro, an on-demand microtransit service in northern Mecklenburg County for a $2.20 fare, operating daily with accessible vehicles available.

A man in Monroe is critically injured after a hit-and-run, with police seeking the driver. The incident occurred near Monroe Crossing Mall, and authorities are appealing for information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and Ford Fusion, resulting in two deaths and others hospitalized. Speed and impairment by the motorcyclist are suspected factors.

A two-alarm fire at a south Charlotte Harris Teeter caused no injuries as 60 firefighters controlled the blaze within 50 minutes. The cause is under investigation.