A Providence Day School football coach was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a minor, including indecent liberties and buying alcohol for a 17-year-old student.

Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg EMS have a new contract to optimize EMT staffing and 911 response, with planned increases in resources and staff.

Cabarrus Sheriff teams up with Safe Kids Cabarrus for Safety Town, a free event on safety education for families, on July 25, offering interactive experiences, tips, and free school supplies.

A two-alarm fire in a south Charlotte apartment complex injured six, with three sustaining life-threatening injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

A Gastonia man received a life sentence for first-degree murder of his boyfriend, Curtis Hopper, in 2021, but was acquitted of an accompanying robbery charge.

The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which enhances public safety and infrastructure without raising taxes, following public input.

Concord's Streetlight 5K & Frolic returns tomorrow night with LED attractions, a silent disco, and a 5K race starting at 7:30 p.m., amid street festivities and road closures.

James David Houser was arrested for the July 4th murder of Mary Elizabeth Ervin at Hickory's Deluxe Inn. He is detained without bond as the investigation continues.

The FBI in Charlotte has issued an Amber Alert for Valeria Gonzalez Hernandez, a 13-year-old girl missing since June 25, 2025, last seen at a Raleigh bus stop.

Quadarius Thomas of Charlotte has been sentenced to 54 months for stolen mail possession and a firearms offense.

A 44-year-old Charlotte man, Michael Angelo Crank, received a 51-month sentence for illegal firearm possession, with prior assault and drug convictions.

Charlotte celebrated the second year of its E2E program, doubling participation and connecting graduates with city jobs, including benefits and career prospects.

Charlotte's weather forecast predicts showers, thunderstorms, and temperatures up to 90°F, with consistent heat and intermittent rain expected into next week.