Cabarrus County Manager Sean Newton was fired by a 3-2 Board of Commissioners vote just four months into his tenure, with specific reasons undisclosed.

Maurice Hopkins pled guilty to a federal civil rights violation for threatening victims with hate speech and a firearm in a Charlotte pizza restaurant. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Charlotte's National Weather Service forecasts a sunny start with potential weekend storms, advising residents to be prepared for changing conditions.

Deputy Justin Strong of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office was named Deputy of the 2nd Quarter for his exceptional response to a juvenile shooting incident in June, providing critical care and comfort.

A Chesterfield County Detention officer was charged for misconduct after showing an indecent photo to an inmate; he was fired after an internal probe.

The Matthews Alive Festival is set for Labor Day weekend, featuring concerts, a carnival, and a parade with a new route for enhanced safety and spectator space.

An Iredell County man, Travis Wilhelm, won $1 million from the Emerald 10's lottery scratch-off game, following his intuition about the ticket since its April launch.

Palisades High School resumes normal activity following a police investigation that led to an on-campus arrest and a temporary closure. Details about the incident remain undisclosed.

Charlotte Fire Dept. dispatched North Carolina Task Force 3 to Edenton in anticipation of Hurricane Erin, with equipment and readiness for various disaster responses.

The Back to School Bash at Trump National, organized by the Iredell Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Unit, promoted community engagement as families interacted with law enforcement.

Hickory's second annual Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Dog Festival returns in September at Winkler Park, featuring a 5K with dogs and a dog festival with various activities.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners addressed economic development, opioid crisis funding, and land acquisitions in their August 18, 2025 meeting.

No charges after a fatal Fort Mill Motel 6 shooting in July; the shooter, a rideshare driver, acted in self-defense against aggressor Kendale Williams.