Charlotte is working to reconnect its West End with citywide infrastructure projects and community input, aiming to address past urban planning wrongs and prevent displacement from gentrification.

Kannapolis is hosting a free document shredding event for residents to protect their personal information from identity theft on April 12 at Village Park.

Conflicting accounts arise from a physical fight involving two Ardrey Kell High School students, with one family claiming anti-Muslim bullying, while the other refutes this, citing self-defense.

One person died in a crash on I-485 in Charlotte, which led to road closures and traffic delays. The road has since reopened, and investigations are ongoing.

Charlotte man sentenced to 7 years for AR-15 brandishing during Waffle House robbery on Halloween 2023; guilty plea entered for use of firearm in violent crime.

The NWS warns of increased fire risk in the Carolinas and Georgia due to low humidity and strong winds, with warmer weather today but possible severe storms by Monday.

Michael Roach, who was accused of killing his daughter, died from a self-inflicted gunshot. The child was abducted and murdered before Roach was chased by police and shot himself.

Leopold Rob Finley, 45, from North Carolina, received a 48-month prison sentence for possessing ammunition in a "ghost gun" following a December 2022 traffic stop.

East C Street in Kannapolis has been renamed Milton Taylor Street to honor the late community leader and educator who greatly contributed to local education and civic organizations.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the homicide of 33-year-old John Prentiss Ward, with Detective Lewis leading the case and the public urged to share information.

The Union County Sheriff's Office welcomed Detention Officer Jesus Sanchez and Evidence Technician Emily Tancredi to their team, highlighting its commitment to community safety and ongoing staff expansion.

Sunset Boulevard East at Bermont Road will be closed for pipe repair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during March 31 to April 4, as per Charlotte County's announcement.

Amorette Smith was arrested for fatally neglecting her two cats, leading to one's death and the other's euthanasia.