Evan Hawthorne has been sentenced to life for murdering retired police lieutenant Larry Vaughan. The trial in York County concluded with community expressing both relief and remembrance for Vaughan.

The National Weather Service forecasts warm and sunny weather for Charlotte, NC, with highs ranging from 83°F to 92°F and mild nights around 63°F to 70°F.

Gaston County Government announces a week of activities from September 1-7, including Labor Day closures, literacy fundraiser, family storytime, hazardous waste collection, historical tours, and a local author event.

The Urgent Repair Program in Gaston County offers $165,000 for home repairs for very-low and low-income residents with specific needs, as per the county's announcement.

Charlotte police are probing a homicide on Hoskins Mill Lane where Sean Watson died after being shot. Suspect Davis Graves was arrested and faces murder and attempted robbery charges.

The CMPD identified Tyshaun Stokes as a homicide victim and arrested two juveniles in connection with his death.

Police in Charlotte found a dead person during a welfare check and are investigating the incident, urging the public to share any relevant information.

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, celebrates a 10-year streak of meeting federal air quality standards, with collaborative efforts contributing to cleaner air since 2015.

Hickory Police target traffic violations with P.A.C.T. initiative, focusing on Falling Creek Road NE to reduce distracted driving and promote road safety for all users.

Charlotte Fire Department quickly extinguished a bathroom fire at a home on Olando Street with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Bill Belichick faced a tough start in college football with a 48-14 loss during his University of North Carolina debut, marking a significant contrast to his successful NFL career.

A Kings Mountain police officer, Edward Ray Padgett, 37, was arrested and charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon after a domestic incident at his home. Details are limited due to the ongoing investigation.

A firefighter in Richmond County was shot in the leg while responding to an alarm. The suspect, Timothy Hayden, was charged and is held without bond. The incident is under investigation.