Stephanie Laney received the Lifesaver Award for guiding a woman to safety from a burning vehicle during a 911 call.

The Gaston Writers Expo will showcase local literature and art at the Main Library in Gastonia on November 8, 2025, offering various activities and featuring over 30 creators.

American Fuji Seal commits to creating 20+ jobs and investing $10-$30 million in Hickory, NC, with incentives for exceeding investment targets. Local officials praise the company's growth and its positive impact on the local economy.

Community activist Cedric Dean is being investigated for a Medicaid fraud scheme involving $14.5 million in claims. FBI raids targeted his properties and his HELP drug recovery program. No charges filed yet.

Huntersville is revisiting the 2002 alignment of Verhoeff Drive, considering three new layouts. Residents can comment until Nov 14, 2025, and attend an info meeting on Oct 23, 2025.

Charlotte's forecast indicates a pleasant autumn with sunny skies and high temperatures, reaching 74°F today, and up to 80°F on Saturday. A slight chance of showers on Sunday with gusty winds, followed by clear skies early next week.

A school bus collided with a pickup in Charlotte, causing traffic delays and a minor injury. No students were aboard the bus heading to Palisades High School at the time.

A Vans RV7A plane at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport veered off the taxiway into a ditch; no injuries were reported, and airport operations were unaffected.

Two people were rescued from an overturned vehicle after a crash at Torrence Chapel Road & Knox Road, Cornelius, with emergency services taking 15 minutes for extrication.

Statesville Police seek public help to find missing man, Jonathan Burford, last seen October 5. He is 6 feet, 140 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. No foul play indicated. Contact police with info.

Hunter Jackson has been promoted to Captain at the Charlotte Fire Department, marking a significant step in his career since joining the department in 2017.

A North Carolina man was arrested in Florida for sexually abusing minors, with allegations involving the abuse of Argentinian children under his guardianship for ministry work from 2002 to 2008.

A CMS employee was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, with the case led by CMPD's Domestic Violence Unit. Details are limited, and the incident did not involve students or faculty.