Chief Graham has been appointed Deputy Fire Chief of the Charlotte FD and Director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, recognized for expanding the program and leading through various crises.

Lowe's will cut about 600 corporate and support roles tied to its Mooresville base; the company says store employees aren't affected and will provide support to those impacted.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation highlight sites honoring Black history, including parks and greenways named after influential African Americans, promoting awareness of local Black heritage.

North Carolina hit No. 1 for tech job growth as Charlotte added roughly 37,000 jobs and digital roles spread into smaller metros. Policymakers say training and infrastructure will determine whether the momentum lasts.

Charlotte police conducted a traffic operation targeting violations at a high-accident intersection, resulting in 54 stops and 64 charges, mostly for running red lights.

Charlotte won't change trash collection for Presidents’ Day; services, including garbage and recycling, to occur as usual. Residents should place carts out by 6 a.m. and can check schedules online or sign up for text alerts for future changes.

The N.C. Department of Transportation announces a new traffic signal at the N.C. 16 and Millersville Road intersection to improve traffic flow and safety.

Two landlords agreed to stop using RealPage’s rent‑setting software in North Carolina, a move AG Jeff Jackson says will affect Charlotte‑area renters. The deals join earlier settlements and federal action targeting algorithmic pricing.

The Charlotte Strings Collective, funded by a city grant, is highlighting Black composers, aligning with Black History Month and reflecting Charlotte's commitment to inclusive arts.

Atlanta‑based Jamestown will lead asset management and development at Camp North End’s 76‑acre campus as ATCO and Shorenstein stay involved. The move could speed new leases and programming.

The article discusses the 26th anniversary of Asha Degree's unsolved disappearance in Shelby, NC, and the ongoing search by law enforcement, which includes a $100,000 reward for information.

National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry bought a 247,000-square-foot building at AXIAL Bonds Farm in Concord and will fully occupy the facility, Crescent Communities says. The purchase fills one of three newly built warehouses at the Concord campus.

Lane closures on I-40 near Pinebrook School Road in Davie County will affect traffic both ways from Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for formwork installation.