Statesville firefighters extinguished a Christmas Eve brush fire in the Hidden Lakes neighborhood with help from a child 'elf' bringing holiday cheer.

A young resident named Corbyn in Concord, NC, was recognized by the Fire Department for alerting authorities to smoke from a neighbor's garage, saving dogs and preventing further damage.

Willie Ratchford retires after 27 years as executive director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations, renowned for promoting harmony and dignity in the community.

Russ Ferguson confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Western District of North Carolina, with a strong legal background and a focus on battling gangs, fraud, and gun crimes.

Charlotte, N.C. experiences mild and mostly sunny Christmas weather with highs near 74°F. Evening may bring clouds with cooler temps around 50. The coming week hints at clouds, a slight chance of rain, and fluctuating temperatures.

A former UNC Charlotte administrator sued the university for wrongful termination alleging First Amendment rights violations after a video discussing DEI efforts went viral and led to her dismissal.

Sheriff's deputies in Rowan County are looking into the death of 41-year-old Jerry Sutton Jr., after he was found deceased near a tree stand, with initial evidence suggesting a fall.

The TSA is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, with an estimated 44.3 million individuals expected at airports from December 19 to January 4. New technologies and processes have been implemented to improve security efficiency.

A girl, 6, was found dead in an unkempt Charlotte home with no heating and infested with pests. Guardian Susan Robinson and co-accused Tonya McKnight face child abuse charges.

A body was found in University City, prompting a homicide investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, with limited details on the victim or circumstances.

Cabarrus County announced holiday closures for government offices, parks, and facilities, including the Animal Shelter and libraries, with special schedules between Dec 24-26 and on Jan 1.

Head-on collision in Lancaster County claims one life on S.C. Highway 200 involving a sedan and a pickup truck.

Charlotte, N.C. weather includes a shift from cloudy to sunny, with temperatures ranging from highs in the 60s and 70s to a low near 34°F by Sunday night.