The Matthews Alive Festival is set for Labor Day weekend, featuring concerts, a carnival, and a parade with a new route for enhanced safety and spectator space.

An Iredell County man, Travis Wilhelm, won $1 million from the Emerald 10's lottery scratch-off game, following his intuition about the ticket since its April launch.

Palisades High School resumes normal activity following a police investigation that led to an on-campus arrest and a temporary closure. Details about the incident remain undisclosed.

Charlotte Fire Dept. dispatched North Carolina Task Force 3 to Edenton in anticipation of Hurricane Erin, with equipment and readiness for various disaster responses.

The Back to School Bash at Trump National, organized by the Iredell Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Unit, promoted community engagement as families interacted with law enforcement.

Hickory's second annual Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Dog Festival returns in September at Winkler Park, featuring a 5K with dogs and a dog festival with various activities.

The Catawba County Board of Commissioners addressed economic development, opioid crisis funding, and land acquisitions in their August 18, 2025 meeting.

No charges after a fatal Fort Mill Motel 6 shooting in July; the shooter, a rideshare driver, acted in self-defense against aggressor Kendale Williams.

An officer-involved shooting in Wingate during a domestic disturbance call resulted in one individual being injured and hospitalized; the North Carolina SBI is investigating, and officials report no ongoing threat.

The 250th anniversary of the Tryon Resolves was celebrated in North Carolina with historical reenactments and a musket volley, attended by legislators and patriotic organizations.

Charlotte's upcoming weather includes mostly sunny days with temperatures nearing 90 degrees and potential for some afternoon showers and thunderstorms later in the week.

Vanessa Smith, a first-grade teacher, received the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize for her outstanding teaching and leadership in education.

Indian Trail officials will host a Facebook Live on August 21 to discuss road conditions, infrastructure plans, and jurisdiction issues, inviting resident questions.