CATS implements detours for Charlotte buses due to Taste of Charlotte festival and Savannah Bananas games, affecting routes 1, 7, 8, 16, 22, 26, and 34 from June 5-8.

CMPD's Sandy Vastola won the 2025 PRNEWS Top Woman in Changemakers award for leading community relations improvements and innovative police training programs.

A mother and child were found dead in a Charlotte hotel, with no initial signs of criminal activity. The scene is under investigation by police and the Medical Examiner’s office.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, with severe thunderstorms expected. Charlotte, NC, may see showers and a high of 91 degrees.

CMPD is investigating after two people were found dead in North Tryon. The deaths occurred on June 6; details and identities have not been released. Public assistance is sought.

The Hickory Crawdads will host nine fireworks shows after games this summer; street and trail closures for safety are planned, as stated by the City of Hickory's website.

A woman in Richmond County is charged with murder after a man was fatally shot in Dobbins Heights; she's held without bond as the investigation continues.

The CMPD was named "Organization of the Year" by the Business Intelligence Group for its "CMPD Serves" program, which improved its service and public trust.

The Catawba County Sheriff's Office announced upcoming court appearances for suspects arrested on June 5, via Facebook. Details of the arrests remain undisclosed.

Toland Huff Jr. was arrested for attempted first-degree murder by the Catawba County Sheriff's Office. Further details on the case or Huff's bond have not been provided.

Carol Mecimore has been appointed as Lincoln County's new 911 Communications Manager starting June 14, 2025, bringing over 30 years of public safety experience.

The Hickory community mourns the on-duty loss of 20-year-old Firefighter Jake Bridges, a dedicated professional, despite exhaustive rescue efforts following his sudden collapse.

Mecklenburg County Public Health celebrates the installation of its 50th Edible Landscape, a program aiming to combat food insecurity through community gardens.