Hillsborough County promotes using native plants for economical and ecological garden benefits, ideal for the local climate and supporting local wildlife.

Charlotte's I-485 express lanes project leads to overnight ramp closures, affecting Johnston Road and U.S. 74 access, with detours via Rea Road and E. John Street.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two individuals from a sinking jon boat near Bald Head Island, North Carolina; one person clung to a cooler in the water, the other stayed on the partially submerged vessel.

Charlotte's weather will clear up with sunshine and reach 92°F, but with high humidity. Evening may bring showers and thunderstorms. The weekend continues with high temperatures and afternoon storm chances.

A Providence Day School football coach was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a minor, including indecent liberties and buying alcohol for a 17-year-old student.

Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg EMS have a new contract to optimize EMT staffing and 911 response, with planned increases in resources and staff.

Cabarrus Sheriff teams up with Safe Kids Cabarrus for Safety Town, a free event on safety education for families, on July 25, offering interactive experiences, tips, and free school supplies.

A two-alarm fire in a south Charlotte apartment complex injured six, with three sustaining life-threatening injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

A Gastonia man received a life sentence for first-degree murder of his boyfriend, Curtis Hopper, in 2021, but was acquitted of an accompanying robbery charge.

The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which enhances public safety and infrastructure without raising taxes, following public input.

Concord's Streetlight 5K & Frolic returns tomorrow night with LED attractions, a silent disco, and a 5K race starting at 7:30 p.m., amid street festivities and road closures.

James David Houser was arrested for the July 4th murder of Mary Elizabeth Ervin at Hickory's Deluxe Inn. He is detained without bond as the investigation continues.

The FBI in Charlotte has issued an Amber Alert for Valeria Gonzalez Hernandez, a 13-year-old girl missing since June 25, 2025, last seen at a Raleigh bus stop.