Mecklenburg County faces a congenital syphilis crisis amid a national shortage of the antibiotic Bicillin L-A, vital for treating syphilis in pregnancy.

Charlotte's weather includes mostly cloudy skies, potential showers, and thunderstorms, with today's 30% rain chance and a high near 89°F. Humidity is high at 88%.

The City of Monroe awarded Greiner Bio-One a $58,650 economic incentive, part of a series that encourages local investment and job creation. Greiner has invested over $10 million, surpassing its commitment under the agreement.

North Carolina's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign aims to reduce impaired driving during Labor Day, with increased patrols and checkpoints from August 25th to September 7th.

Cabarrus County launches its CORE initiative for opioid recovery and education with a community kick-off event on August 28, utilizing settlement funds for public services.

Two arrested after a high-speed chase in North Carolina involving a stolen Dodge Charger, multiple jurisdictions, and a collision with another vehicle.

Happy Puppy Universe in Charlotte was closed due to animal welfare violations and the death of 11 puppies; North Carolina authorities require documentation for sold pets, with potential fines for non-compliance.

Six models sue Charlotte nightclub, Jamaican Flava, for unauthorized use of their images in advertisements, alleging false advertising, misappropriation, and defamation.

An early morning shooting at a Monroe apartment complex left a 19-year-old injured; the suspect is at large. Police evacuated the complex and are investigating.

The West Boulevard corridor overcame food access issues by creating the community-owned Three Sisters Market, highlighting local resilience and the desire for food sovereignty.

Cabarrus County Manager Sean Newton was fired by a 3-2 Board of Commissioners vote just four months into his tenure, with specific reasons undisclosed.

Maurice Hopkins pled guilty to a federal civil rights violation for threatening victims with hate speech and a firearm in a Charlotte pizza restaurant. He faces up to 10 years in prison.

Charlotte's National Weather Service forecasts a sunny start with potential weekend storms, advising residents to be prepared for changing conditions.