The Pearl Innovation District opens in Charlotte, boosting the life sciences sector with a $1.5 billion investment, creating jobs, and enhancing health and education.

Phillip Leggett from Charlotte was sentenced to over 8 years for illegal firearm possession, including a "ghost gun", highlighting concerns about unregistered firearms.

Rock Hill, SC teams up with Classic Auctions for a public auction of city-owned vehicles and heavy equipment on June 21st, with a preview on June 20th.

Charlotte Fire Department focuses on mental health for firefighters, promoting education and peer support in Safety Stand Down 2025 with the theme "Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET."

Hickory offices close on July 4th; garbage/recycling services continue; parks open, but the library, administrative offices, and recreation centers will be closed. City Council meeting rescheduled for July 15.

Juneteenth in Charlotte may see sun, a 30% chance of thunderstorms, and highs near 92°F. Potential for patchy fog and light rain tonight. The rest of the week looks sunny with a heatwave starting Monday.

East Charlotte residents are invited to a town hall meeting on June 26 about mobility and planning, led by Councilwoman Marjorie Molina and other city leaders.

Mecklenburg County invites public feedback on its 2025-2029 housing and community development plans and sets a deadline of July 21, with a hearing on July 17.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County launch a program, Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg, to make solar power more accessible through group-purchasing, offering potential cost savings.

Mecklenburg County opens a new recycling facility on Pence Road, set to handle all residential and public recyclables, while a partnership with Circular Services aims to manage the site's operations.

The CMPD is hosting a military hiring event to recruit veterans and active military members into the police force, promoting a continued path of service.

A man died in a rollover crash in Belmont when his vehicle collided with another exiting a parking lot. The other driver, cooperating with the investigation, may face charges.

Marquis Bynum of Charlotte was sentenced to 12 years for possessing child sexual abuse material and violating federal release, with lifetime supervision and a sex offender registry to follow.