Mecklenburg County's tax collection has surpassed $2 billion, with a property tax collection rate of 99.5% and business tax revenues hitting $180 million for the 2024-2025 budget year.

Monroe's administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day, with emergency services available at 911 and non-urgent issues at 704-289-1591. Normal operations resume September 2.

A loaded gun was found at Chesterfield County Detention Center, smuggled in by inmate Zykemeon Nimir Davis, resulting in a singular charge and ongoing security evaluations.

Mecklenburg County co-hosts a conference to combat the opioid crisis, focusing on care coordination and community engagement, showcasing the use of Opioid Settlement funds, and featuring diverse participation.

A suspect was arrested for damaging a deputy's vehicle in Spencer, NC; social media claims of the deputy hitting the suspect with the car are denied by the Sheriff's Office. An investigation is ongoing.

A Silver Alert was issued for 76-year-old James Ingram Mullis, last seen traveling from Wilmington to Charlotte, NC. He is believed to have dementia and was driving a damaged 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Lake Wylie has reopened for swimming and watersports after a harmful algae bloom advisory was lifted, with officials continuing to monitor the water for safety.

A new Mamava Lactation Pod at Charlotte’s BOPlex offers a private, comfortable space for breastfeeding families, part of ongoing efforts to support maternal and child health.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a fatal motorcycle-SUV crash where Thomas Pruitt, 64, died; SUV driver not impaired, Pruitt's toxicology pending.

The National Weather Service predicts pleasant weather in Charlotte, with sunny days and highs around 80 degrees. The weekend may see some showers and thunderstorms.

The City of Hickory is hosting a free Family & Friends Fun Day with games and live entertainment on September 27 at the Samuel William Davis Sr. Multipurpose Field.

Two parents were arrested for bringing weapons to Palisades High School on the first day of classes, as body scanners detected the weapons. School officials and police responded swiftly, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for weapons on campus.

The Carolina Panthers have trimmed their roster, cutting quarterbacks Jack Plummer and Bryce Perkins while keeping Bryce Young and Andy Dalton. Other players, including Shy Tuttle, were also released.