A vehicle crash in Charlotte on June 12, 2025, involving a Honda Civic and a utility truck, led to two deaths, with ongoing investigations into the cause.

Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium hosts FC Bayern Munich vs. S.L. Benfica for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, boosting the local economy and attracting international fans.

A teen was shot by an accomplice during a drive-by in Union County; he is stable after being airlifted. No arrests have been made; police are investigating.

A teen is stable after a botched drive-by in Monroe led to them being unintentionally shot by an accomplice; police seek public's help in the investigation.

A China Grove man was charged with a fatal hit-and-run in Monroe that resulted in a woman’s death; he faces felony charges and was given a $50,000 bond.

Mecklenburg County's HOMES program offers economic grants to homeowners, with applications opening July 1 and providing up to $650, plus additional support in Davidson.

A landscaper threw an unauthorized party at a home in Weddington, NC, while the owners were away, even charging entry. Deputies responded to noise complaints, and the man faced multiple charges.

Charlotte woman Jessica Sowell sentenced to 57 months for bank fraud, identity theft, and firearms possession.

Parents in Iredell County, NC, were arrested after eight children were found living in unsafe conditions, with charges including child and animal abuse.

Gastonia Police and K-9 units apprehended suspect Wesley Scott Morton Jr. after a car theft at a QuikTrip, with the initial chase involving K-9 Max and a handover to K-9 Bando due to heat exhaustion.

The National Weather Service in Charlotte has issued a Heat Advisory, warning of heat indices up to 108 degrees and advising caution due to health risks.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services unveils a sidewalk mural by artist Jamil Dyair Steele to raise awareness about stormwater pollution in Charlotte.

Venus Williams joins the lineup for the returning Charlotte Invitational in December, alongside other American tennis stars like Taylor Fritz, Madison Keys, and Frances Tiafoe.