Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is hosting workshops for public input on the master plan for local parks and facilities, with both in-person and virtual options scheduled for community engagement.

An 18‑year‑old Gastonia student was arrested after investigators say child‑abuse videos were found on his devices. Court records say he faces multiple felony counts.

A discussion on Charlotte's cotton mill history will feature the impact of the textile era, as detailed on MeckNC.gov, through a book talk at Heist Brewery.

Veronica Yerry from China Grove was arrested on multiple felony charges for sexually abusing an infant, with evidence found during an FBI investigation.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police seized drugs, weapons, and cash from a Piedmont Hills Place property, charging 25-year-old Daniel Torres with multiple offenses.

Monica Holmes is appointed as the new Director of Charlotte Planning, Design & Development, after serving as interim Planning Director since February 2025 and previously holding key roles within the department.

Wike Graham has been promoted to deputy chief at Charlotte Fire Department, where he will oversee the Business Administration division, handling resources, staffing, and infrastructure.

A grand jury has indicted a second person in the October Lincoln County hit‑and‑run that killed a Huntersville bicyclist, court records show.

A Mooresville man, Gene Acuff, received a 41-month prison sentence for a $1.9 million mail fraud and money laundering scheme, requiring restitution and forfeiture.

A 194,232‑square‑foot Class A distribution center has broken ground at 10203 Pineville Distribution St, closing out large-scale development in the Pineville corridor. Delivery is expected in mid‑to‑late 2026.

Early voting opens Feb. 12, 2026 in Mecklenburg County. Here’s a quick guide to the U.S. Senate, congressional, county commission and judicial races on the March 3 primary ballot.

Gastonia police say Sandra McElhaney was arrested Wednesday with help from the U.S. Marshals on an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon warrant.

Charlotte will end its NoDa street-vending pilot this Sunday as officials weigh citywide permit rules and tougher enforcement. A public input session is scheduled for next week.