Concord, NC partners with the Arbor Day Foundation and Carolina Power Partners to give away 300 free trees to local homeowners to enhance the city's tree canopy and reduce energy costs.

A mobile home fire in Morganton, Burke County, is now a double homicide investigation after two men were found dead, and multiple agencies are involved.

An undercover sting by the Iredell County Sheriff's Office exposed an online predator, leading to the arrest and charging of Christopher Sean Resue, a sex offender, for attempting to exploit minors.

Randy Moss has completed his cancer treatment at Atrium Health in Charlotte and rang the bell to mark the end of this journey, with his family and hospital staff by his side.

An 80-year-old died in a Monroe house fire; no foul play is suspected. The blaze presented containment challenges, with multiple agencies responding to the emergency.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are implementing measures for water quality improvement, including SCMs, monitoring networks, and community involvement, in line with World Water Monitoring Day efforts.

Morning weather in Charlotte is mostly cloudy with 67°F, expecting a high near 90 and mild wind. A partly cloudy night is predicted with a low around 70. Weekend may see showers and potential thunderstorms.

Charlotte Water crews contain a 95-gallon wastewater spill, with some reaching Lake Norman, highlighting infrastructure challenges and the impact of disposal habits.

Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg is a campaign offering discounts on solar energy systems to area residents, with benefits like custom assessments and additional incentives for large systems. Sign-ups are open until October 31.

Rowan County plans to use a $28 million opioid settlement for addiction crisis initiatives, including treatment, prevention, and harm reduction efforts, with a decline in overdose fatalities and ER visits reported.

CMPD and FBI will conduct a training exercise at the Bojangles Entertainment Complex and Latta Nature Preserve on September 8, 2025, impacting local traffic and noise levels.

York County lifted its boil water advisory after confirming the water's safety, following a main break caused by natural events. Officials countered rumors and thanked residents for their patience.

The EPA has granted $337 million to aid North Carolina's water system recovery and strengthen its resilience against future storms post-Hurricane Helene.