Two Charlotte men, Cristobal Maltos and Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez, are federally charged for using vehicles to assault federal officers during immigration operations.

Hickory appoints Scott Owens as its first Poet Laureate; he will serve from 2026, boosting the local poetry scene and engaging in community activities.

Fit Precast plans to open a $102 million facility in south Gaston County, creating 125 jobs with average salaries of $104,000, focusing on infrastructure manufacturing.

The Lighthouse Children's Advocacy Center in Gastonia is running its 'Hope for the Holidays' event, with a $50,000 pledge from a donor and community-driven support.

Two Nigerian men received 30-month prison sentences for a multi-million dollar money laundering scheme that targeted the elderly and businesses from 2020 to 2023. They must also pay over $4.6 million in restitution.

Suzanne Howard is named Special Guest for Concord's 97th Christmas Parade, marking her decades of involvement. She will not co-host this year but will ride in the parade.

The upcoming weather in Charlotte, NC, is expected to be mostly sunny with mild temperatures, although there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms late Friday night.

Maersk has chosen Mecklenburg County as its North American HQ, creating 520 jobs and investing $16 million into the expansion. The company praises Charlotte's infrastructure and workforce for its growth.

Mecklenburg County announces closures of various county offices and services on November 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but parks remain open and urgent service hotlines will operate.

Harris Teeter is opening a new store in Kannapolis in summer 2027, part of the Market at Millstone development, which includes housing and job opportunities, near where the brand originated.

Matthews seeks a representative for the County Agricultural Advisory Board to shape local farming and land use, following the establishment of a Voluntary Agricultural District program.

CMPD investigates a fatal pedestrian collision where Olvin Calero Martinez was hit by a vehicle and later died; driver Guadalupe Garcia Martinez cooperated, and impairment may have affected the pedestrian.

The Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund donates $4,500 to support Hickory children through the Bikes for Tykes and Cops for Tots programs during the holiday season.