Matthews Police reported a rabies case in a raccoon on Phillips Road, with no human exposure reported. Public urged to inform health officials if contact occurred.

The Monroe Police Department used a drone and a K9 to capture a 17-year-old with two handguns. The suspect was apprehended after fleeing into woods and hiding in a culvert.

Gastonia Police seek info on a suspect in a car theft at City Church, asking the public to identify them by their clothing. The vehicle was recovered at Piedmont Middle School.

Monroe Police arrested a teen, Maseon Jackson, charged with discharging a firearm into occupied residences after a drive-by shooting injured another teen.

Union County Government offices, libraries, Waste and Recycling Centers, and the Public Health Dental Clinic will close on July 4th; Cane Creek Park remains open.

The National Weather Service forecasts hot and stormy weather for Charlotte, NC, with a mix of high temperatures and possible severe thunderstorms, including damaging winds and hail.

A tree leaning on a powerline caused a temporary road closure on Sam Newell Road, but prompt action by local services quickly cleared and reopened the road.

A 9-month-old in Caldwell County was hospitalized for a drug overdose and dog bite; mother charged with felony child abuse. Gamewell firefighters provided essential care.

The Gastonia Police Department celebrated the graduation of Officers Stokes and Bowman from BLET, ready to serve the community.

Isiah Michael Lobban, 21, was extradited to North Carolina to face first-degree murder charges for the 2022 Kannapolis shooting of Kenon Lamonte Jones. He was previously serving time in South Carolina for unrelated charges.

York County issued a Stop Work Order at the Silfab Solar plant due to unauthorized employee activity and lack of a certificate of occupancy, amid community concerns over its safety and proximity to schools.

The Town of Indian Trail will hold its annual July 4 Parade featuring floats, local groups, and Grand Marshal Gayle Ford, with parking available at nearby parks.

The North Carolina Senate passes HB 948, the P.A.V.E. Act, to enhance Mecklenburg County transportation, receiving bipartisan support and local business and government approval.