A garbage truck worker was hit and killed in Lincoln County, with North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigating the incident involving a stationary garbage truck and a Toyota Camry.

A man from Charlotte was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme, and must also pay $1.5 million in restitution.

Leon Boulware is named the new head football coach at Rock Hill High School, succeeding a recent appointment of Jake Bentley at Nation Ford High School.

NCDOT is closing Rea Road south of Providence Lane West for a pipe replacement project from May 5 to May 30, urging drivers to follow detour signs and exercise caution.

The Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission has scheduled a meeting on May 2, 2025, to discuss updates to the HPC Design Standards at The Charles Mack Citizen Center.

Union County homeowners are invited to an informational meeting on May 15 at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church to learn about the 2025 property reappraisal process.

The Gem Theatre announces its $2 Summer Matinees series, featuring family-friendly films from May 27th to August 7th, with showings on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Charlotte hosts multiple events including the Lovin' Life Music Fest, a concert, a Knights game, and the ACC Lacrosse Championship, with increased police presence and transit services.

Community volunteers clean historical headstones at Settlers' Cemetery, led by Mecklenburg County's Historic Landmarks Department.

Operation Take Back America results in the indictment of 11 individuals on firearms and immigration offenses, including possession of a firearm by a felon and illegal reentry into the U.S.

The article details Charlotte's weather forecast, predicting a mix of sunshine, clouds, and potential thunderstorms, with temperatures fluctuating from mid-80s to mid-50s throughout the week.

Two York County men were sentenced to 15 years each for large-scale fentanyl distribution after pleading guilty. A DEA operation uncovered the scheme, resulting in the seizure of drugs, cash, and paraphernalia.

Brittany Nicole Mims Eller was arrested in Gaston County for first-degree arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting a house on fire with someone inside.