Gaston County Police invite locals to National Night Out in Dallas Park for community building, while various other events, including a non-voting Commissioner session and cultural events, take place throughout the week.

Charlotte FC won their fifth straight MLS game with a late goal from Wilfried Zaha against FC Cincinnati, marking Zaha's ninth game with a goal contribution.

Union County seeks to boost local economies by attracting national retail and restaurant brands, as discussed in a recent development luncheon with municipal leaders.

Matthews Police are searching for Keith Bryant Powell, a 59-year-old man missing since August 7, last seen on Gander Cave Lane in Matthews. He is described as a light-skinned Black male with freckles and short black hair.

A van crashed into an ATM and a bank in Midland, critically injuring the driver. Agencies worked to secure the scene and restore power. The investigation is ongoing.

The National Weather Service predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms in Charlotte, N.C., with high humidity and chances of precipitation throughout the week.

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a pre-dawn house fire at 3000 Cutchin Drive, with $355,000 in damages; no injuries reported. The blaze was controlled by 2:39 AM and determined to be accidental.

A man fatally shot himself after an 8-hour police standoff at a Holiday Inn in Kings Mountain, which began following a wellness check for a missing person.

Gunshots interrupted a west Charlotte health fair; no injuries occurred, and no immediate arrests were made. Details are unclear, and CMPD's response is noted.

A fatal crash on I-277 in Uptown Charlotte resulted in the death of Peter Jacob Didier and injured another. The collision occurred early Saturday, involving a Honda Civic and a Ford Explorer. Police are investigating the accident.

The NWS forecasts scattered showers and thunderstorms in Charlotte, with chances of rain ranging from 30% to 80% throughout the week and temperatures up to the 80s.

Mecklenburg County celebrates Child Support Awareness Month, highlighting over $50 million collected in FY2025, and detailing the Child Support Services team's role in supporting families.

Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has announced Operation Bus Watch for National Traffic Awareness Month, targeting school bus and school zone safety to reduce traffic incidents.