Charlotte DOT has activated a new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at South Boulevard and Longleaf Drive to improve pedestrian safety as part of the Vision Zero strategy.

Charlotte Solid Waste Services will not delay services on Indigenous Peoples' Day and promotes their address lookup tool and new text alert system for collection updates.

A pedestrian, Travell Shamar Lamont Watts, was fatally hit by a Kia on Wilkinson Blvd; the police investigation is ongoing. No impairment found in the driver; toxicology awaited for the victim. Witnesses are sought.

The National Weather Service predicts clear, pleasant weather for Charlotte, with highs of 70°F, brisk northeast winds, and a stable forecast through the next week.

The proposed data center project in Matthews, NC, has been withdrawn after residents opposed it, highlighting the impact of community engagement on local development.

The Brooklyn Nightclub and Lounge in Charlotte surrendered its liquor license following links to multiple shootings, including a fatal incident in September.

Matthews residents prepare for local elections with early voting and registration deadlines announced. The Mayor and Board of Commissioners are to be elected, and a transit tax referendum is set.

The federal government shutdown is causing major US airports to experience disruptions, with air traffic controller shortages leading to thousands of flight delays, as reported by The Guardian.

Governor Josh Stein offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the 2003 cold case murder of 6-year-old Chance Smith in Stanly County, North Carolina.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has released the second episode of their 'Safety Around the Crown' series, featuring a night-time patrol ride-along with Officer Rivera.

Charlotte Fire Department's social media post emphasizes the critical yet underappreciated role of fire engineers, spotlighting their training and responsibilities in emergency operations.

Early voting for the Municipal and MGSD Elections begins on October 16th, 2025. No photo ID is required to vote in North Carolina.

Statesville's police department expansion causes minimal traffic disruption, with construction progressing and efforts to manage local commutes effectively.