Impaired Driver Charged in Charlotte Crash that Injured Two Police Officers on East Independence Boulevard
Two CMPD officers were injured in a crash involving an impaired driver near Bojangles Coliseum. Thomas Royster, 36, faces felony charges after allegedly hitting the officers' vehicle, causing head and lower body injuries.
Concord, NC Gears Up for Enhanced Safety with Construction of Fire Station 6 at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Construction of Fire Station 6 at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC, which will house Blaze 1 and Blaze 2 and serve the surrounding area, is underway, as shared by the city's fire department.
Mooresville Pet Groomer Faces Felony Animal Cruelty Charges Amid Abuse Allegations
Kirsten Rhea Taylor, 28, faces four felony charges of animal cruelty after videos surfaced showing her allegedly mistreating dogs at Classy Critters Pet Resort in Mooresville. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating.
Gastonia Announces New Cooling Station Guidelines for Summer Heat Relief at 107 South Broad Street
Gastonia has released guidelines for a cooling station to aid residents against summer heat, outlining operations based on temperature forecasts, and a set of rules for safety and respect, effective through August 6, 2025.












