U.S. 74 at East Main Street in Marshville was closed due to a downed utility pole, affecting traffic and highlighting infrastructure fragility. The Union County Sheriff's Office informed the public of the 8-hour closure.

Huntersville is preparing for a road-widening project along N.C. 115, involving numerous professionals to ensure environmental preservation. Residents are informed and can contact Lora Mastrofrancesco for details.

Huntersville receives a $500,000 state grant for First Responders Park, requiring matching funds from the town to honor first responders and enhance local recreation.

Charlotte is employing Smart Surfaces strategies to reduce urban heat and manage stormwater, potentially saving millions in health, energy, and infrastructure costs over 35 years, according to a city report and the Smart Surfaces Coalition analysis.

The SBI is investigating an in-custody death after a CMPD traffic stop; the subject experienced a medical episode and died after officers found suspected narcotics.

A man died in a Charlotte crash; another faces charges after a reported head-on collision on Reames Rd. Witnesses are sought in the ongoing investigation.

An ambulance in Charlotte was hit by gunfire near the police HQ; no injuries reported. Two men were arrested and face serious charges, while a third was cited and released. The motive is under investigation.

A 13-year-old was charged with a felony for making a false school shooting threat in Union County, leading to a thorough but fruitless search by police.

Two Mississippi men were indicted for using counterfeit currency to purchase luxury jewelry and watches in Pineville, as announced by U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson.

The National Weather Service forecasts a rainy weekend for Charlotte, N.C., with thunderstorms and potential localized flooding due to a stalling cold front.

Officer Julie Emory is celebrated as a guiding force at Statesville High School, balancing safety and relationship building with students as a School Resource Officer.

Kameron Amari Robinson was arrested in Anson County. He was sought for a shooting at Sammy's Mini Mart in Monroe, as per Monroe Police's social media.

Charlotte's new Queen City ADU Program incentivizes property owners to add affordable housing by offering loans for building accessory dwelling units.