Operation Take Back America results in charges against 18 people for various firearms and immigration crimes, including straw purchasing and illegal reentry into the U.S.

CATS retires Village Rider & Davidson Shuttle for a new on-demand service, CATS Micro, offering fare-free rides from June 1-7 in Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.

Suzette Rhee Nedrich has been appointed as the director of Mecklenburg County's Public Information Department, building on her public service experience and award-winning career in journalism.

Charlotte police have arrested 20-year-old Marion McKnight for the murder of 16-year-old Jamariyee Dixon, and are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Charlotte officials have adopted the Strategic Energy Action Plan Plus (SEAP+), an enhanced green initiative aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainability.

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC has selected Charlotte for its North American headquarters, investing $7 million and creating 276 jobs in the Ballantyne neighborhood with an average salary of $134,000.

Kim Moore from China Grove won $150,000 from a $3 Powerball ticket, initially $50,000 but tripled by the Power Play feature. After taxes, she netted $107,626.

A 32-year-old man, Marquise Antonio Stanley, died in a motorcycle crash involving a utility pole on North Hoskins Road. Police are investigating the cause, with speed and impairment as potential factors.

Charlotte city council faces controversies with calls for a leak investigation and a councilwoman under indictment maintaining her duties and planning a town hall, despite refusing media engagement.

The National Weather Service predicts a 60% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms in Charlotte, with a high of 77°F and calmer winds in the afternoon.

A 67-year-old man died from an industrial incident at the NVR Building Products facility in Kings Mountain. Investigations are ongoing and foul play has been ruled out.

Rock Creek Road in Charlotte County will be closed from Victoria to Belkton Ave from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for concrete power pole installation; detours in place.

Ardrey Kell High School principal Jamie Brooks has been suspended with pay for undisclosed reasons; district calls it a personnel issue. Assistant Principal Wright is interim leader.