Deputy Vitek and K-9 Lucky of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office earned their man-trailing certification, demonstrating advanced law enforcement skills.

Charlotte warns of a scam targeting rezoning applicants, with fake emails asking for wired money. The city advises verifying payment methods and contacting authorities if victimized.

Eben Hellekson was arrested by Gastonia Police on two larceny counts for repeatedly stealing from Ace Hardware; he confessed and is in Gaston County Jail.

A fatal head-on crash in Catawba County killed one and critically injured four, including children. Speed, impairment, and seatbelt non-use are noted factors.

Charlotte faces a week of showers with cool temperatures, gusty winds, and high chances of precipitation, with brief sunny spells expected by the weekend.

The Matthews Police Department is seeking public help to find Taliyah Anderson, a missing girl last seen in a red sweatshirt and black and white slippers.

CATS has launched Meck Connect, a plan to expand Mecklenburg County's transit system with new rail paths, better connectivity, and Park & Ride stations.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police launched P.A.C.T., a strategy for community engagement and public safety, stressing police-community-business partnerships.

A fatal early morning crash on I-85 South near Beatties Ford Road resulted in one death and closed lanes for 2.5 hours; the cause is under investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of wet weather for Charlotte, with an increasing chance of showers and persistent damp conditions until sunshine returns by Friday.

Two minor earthquakes hit near Marion, North Carolina, early morning on Oct. 24, with magnitudes of 2.2 and 2.1. They were felt locally but caused no significant damage.

Nolan Kyle Nance, 43, from Vale, was arrested by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office on 16 counts of child sexual exploitation after an FBI-informed investigation led to incriminating electronic devices at his home.

Charlotte's 2025 Urban Design Awards (Urbies) honored outstanding urban design projects and community contributors, including Great Development Near Transit and Great Suburban Design winners.