Charlotte, N.C. experiences mild and mostly sunny Christmas weather with highs near 74°F. Evening may bring clouds with cooler temps around 50. The coming week hints at clouds, a slight chance of rain, and fluctuating temperatures.

A former UNC Charlotte administrator sued the university for wrongful termination alleging First Amendment rights violations after a video discussing DEI efforts went viral and led to her dismissal.

Sheriff's deputies in Rowan County are looking into the death of 41-year-old Jerry Sutton Jr., after he was found deceased near a tree stand, with initial evidence suggesting a fall.

The TSA is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, with an estimated 44.3 million individuals expected at airports from December 19 to January 4. New technologies and processes have been implemented to improve security efficiency.

A girl, 6, was found dead in an unkempt Charlotte home with no heating and infested with pests. Guardian Susan Robinson and co-accused Tonya McKnight face child abuse charges.

A body was found in University City, prompting a homicide investigation by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, with limited details on the victim or circumstances.

Cabarrus County announced holiday closures for government offices, parks, and facilities, including the Animal Shelter and libraries, with special schedules between Dec 24-26 and on Jan 1.

Head-on collision in Lancaster County claims one life on S.C. Highway 200 involving a sedan and a pickup truck.

Charlotte, N.C. weather includes a shift from cloudy to sunny, with temperatures ranging from highs in the 60s and 70s to a low near 34°F by Sunday night.

Christopher Hahn was arrested in Monroe, NC, for alleged involvement with child sexual abuse material, following a joint investigation by local and state law enforcement.

Gaston County Police report the 20th rabies case of 2025 after a dog potentially interacted with a rabid skunk. The skunk tested positive, prompting community warnings and vaccination checks.

NCDOT has awarded a $2.9 million contract to NJR Group Inc. for resurfacing 11 miles of roads in Cabarrus County, with work starting in January and expected to complete by spring 2027.

R.O.'s Bar-B-Cue in Gaston County is closing after 80 years due to economic challenges, but their slaw and pimento cheese will remain available in stores.