Union County's School Supply Drive is underway, encouraging the community to donate essential supplies for students ahead of the new school year, with multiple drop-off locations available.

Rep. Ralph Norman announced his candidacy for South Carolina governor, with priorities on infrastructure, ethic reforms, and challenging career politicians. He has endorsements from Nikki Haley and Mark Meadows.

Monroe Police arrested 16-year-old Jakeem Mungo for armed robbery; he will be tried as an adult and is currently in juvenile detention. A stolen firearm was recovered.

Heatwave and Heat Advisories continue in the Carolinas and Georgia with heat index values up to 108 degrees, posing health risks and prompting safety advisories.

The Union County Sheriff's Office in Monroe, NC, celebrated the completion of their third Junior Sheriff’s Academy of 2025, a program that educates youth about law enforcement.

Pierre Casimir of Union County received a prison sentence of 32-49 months for molesting two family members over four years, starting in 2010. He must also register as a sex offender for 30 years.

A Mooresville mother was charged with first-degree kidnapping of her 4-year-old from a relative's home. She faces additional charges and her child is now safe in custody of social services.

A collision on I-485 in west Charlotte involving two vehicles and a tractor-trailer resulted in six deaths and one non-life-threatening injury on Saturday morning. An investigation is ongoing.

The Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte will temporarily reduce A/C capacity due to maintenance during a heatwave, planning to use industrial fans to help keep inmates and staff cool.

A Heat Advisory is issued by the National Weather Service for multiple areas including parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with heat index values up to 108 degrees.

Matthews Police Department is actively recruiting for law enforcement roles, inviting potential candidates to meet its recruitment team at various events like Point Blank Range-Matthews to discuss career opportunities.

Officer Doug Hord retired from Gaston County PD after 27 years, commended for his service which included various roles such as Emergency Response Team Marksman and creator of the life-saving "Flotation Citation" program.

Picasso Mediterranean has opened at Merino Mill in Mooresville, joining a vibrant business district with over 50 tenants. The project, led by Michal Bay, has been revitalized over 17 years and was celebrated with local leaders.