Charlotte Water estimates about 571,000 gallons of sewage spilled near Sugar Creek in southwest Charlotte. Crews are containing the flow and sampling downstream water.

More than 241,000 North Carolina voters were mailed notices after ID numbers on their registrations failed validation. Officials say ballots remain valid and outline ways to update records.

A Burke County Jail inmate found unresponsive on Jan. 18 died on Feb. 11 after weeks of hospital care, the sheriff's office says. State investigators have been asked to probe the death.

A 21-year-old was arrested and charged after a Jan. 5 shooting on Carol Avenue that left a 24-year-old dead. Police say the suspect was located Jan. 27 and charged this month.

A Morganton man was arrested after an ICAC probe and faces 10 felony counts of second-degree sexual exploitation; bond was set at $250,000.

Dear Dad's is planning a downtown Greensboro outpost at 219 S Elm in roughly 1,850 sq ft to ease demand at its Battleground Avenue location.

Local and state officials are renewing talks about reopening Jail North, but the county would need to hire roughly 96 officers and cover an estimated $15.6M annual bill.

One person was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at Perimeter Point Apartments in west Charlotte; police are investigating.

The National Weather Service forecasts variable weather for Charlotte, NC, including chilly temperatures, rain, and a gradual warm-up towards the week's end.

Taylen Germon Barbour, 21, was arrested by the CMPD in connection with a homicide and is now facing a murder charge. The investigation is ongoing, and Detective Carter seeks public assistance.

A local outlet says an 18‑year‑old pleaded guilty in the 2024 Pitts Drive killing of teen model Melekah Corbette; police arrest records and public dockets have not yet confirmed the plea.

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.