Charlotte's weather forecast includes sunshine with highs near 88 today, potential evening storms, and a mix of sun and thunderstorms throughout the week.

Charlotte Fire is installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas as part of a North Carolina initiative, aiming to enhance fire safety and reduce fatalities.

Zackery Ryan Gardner was arrested for shooting at neighbors' homes in Lincoln County and faces 10 felony counts of Shooting into an Occupied Property. No injuries were reported. He's detained without bail.

The NWS forecasts varying chances of showers and thunderstorms in Charlotte, NC, with high humidity, moderate temperatures, and potential severe weather in the region on Monday.

Four suspects face ten new counts of Attempted First Degree Murder; they remain in Catawba County Detention Facility without bond until their court date.

CATS implements detours for Charlotte buses due to Taste of Charlotte festival and Savannah Bananas games, affecting routes 1, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, and 34 from June 5-8.

CMPD's Sandy Vastola won the 2025 PRNEWS Top Woman in Changemakers award for leading community relations improvements and innovative police training programs.

A mother and child were found dead in a Charlotte hotel, with no initial signs of criminal activity. The scene is under investigation by police and the Medical Examiner’s office.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, with severe thunderstorms expected. Charlotte, NC, may see showers and a high of 91 degrees.

CMPD is investigating after two people were found dead in North Tryon. The deaths occurred on June 6; details and identities have not been released. Public assistance is sought.

The Hickory Crawdads will host nine fireworks shows after games this summer; street and trail closures for safety are planned, as stated by the City of Hickory's website.

A woman in Richmond County is charged with murder after a man was fatally shot in Dobbins Heights; she's held without bond as the investigation continues.

The CMPD was named "Organization of the Year" by the Business Intelligence Group for its "CMPD Serves" program, which improved its service and public trust.