The Duke Energy Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Kannapolis Fire Department for swift water rescue equipment, enhancing their response to flooding.

Kannapolis Police Department is collecting school supplies for local students, announcing a donation drive via social media, with a drop-off deadline of July 31.

The Gastonia Fire Department released safety guidelines after a Lithium Ion battery nearly caused a fire in a local home, emphasizing the risks of improper battery use and the importance of following safety precautions.

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a CATS bus near 3rd and Brevard Streets in uptown Charlotte early this morning. CMPD is investigating.

Haven Williams, an 8th grader, represented her peers as a national ambassador at a D.C. summit, sharing her writing on violence and having it entered into the Library of Congress.

Sister Sledge and Sledgendary are set to perform at the Village Park Concert Series in Kannapolis, offering free access to their classic hits this Saturday at 7 p.m.

Hickory Police investigate a fatal collision where a motorcyclist died after hitting a Nissan Frontier. The incident is under investigation, with no charges filed yet.

Salisbury and the Historic Salisbury Foundation are collaborating to restore the city's historic depot, with an $11.7 million federal grant and additional state and local funding aimed at re-establishing it as a vital transportation hub.

A 16-year-old has been charged with the murder and armed robbery of 18-year-old Daeveon Roseboro, with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police continuing their investigation.

An Indiana fugitive, Marvin Jose Vasquez-Martinez, facing rape and child molestation charges, was arrested in North Carolina by multiple law enforcement agencies.

The Charlotte community mourns the passing of James Ferguson II, a civil rights attorney and local icon, at age 82 due to COVID-19 and other illnesses. His work, including the Swann case, significantly advanced civil rights law.

A truck carrying copper overturned on a ramp in Gastonia, blocking traffic and causing an oil spill. No injuries were reported, and the road was cleared by 5 p.m.

Florence Garland White, 31, turned herself in to Chesterfield County authorities over claims of improper communication with a minor. She's charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor and investigations continue.