York County issued a Stop Work Order at the Silfab Solar plant due to unauthorized employee activity and lack of a certificate of occupancy, amid community concerns over its safety and proximity to schools.

The Town of Indian Trail will hold its annual July 4 Parade featuring floats, local groups, and Grand Marshal Gayle Ford, with parking available at nearby parks.

The North Carolina Senate passes HB 948, the P.A.V.E. Act, to enhance Mecklenburg County transportation, receiving bipartisan support and local business and government approval.

Kannapolis City Council approved a $126 million budget with no property tax increase, focusing on core services and fiscal responsibility amidst national economic concerns.

ICE detained nearly a dozen individuals at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain during an operation investigating allegations of identity theft for unauthorized worker employment.

Gastonia, NC is launching GoGastonia, an on-demand microtransit service, replacing its six fixed bus routes with the aim to offer more efficient travel for its growing populace.

The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for parts of South Carolina, warning of high heat index values and advising precautions against heat illnesses.

Herbert J. Wilson died in a car crash in Belmont, NC. Talyiah Ade Staton was charged in connection with the incident, facing several offenses. The Belmont Police investigated, aided by Gastonia Police.

A man was found dead in a south Charlotte swimming pool; initially thought to involve alcohol, later ruled a sudden natural death. Investigations continue to determine the cause.

A 9-month-old in NC is hospitalized after a drug overdose and dog attack, tended by firefighters. The mother is charged with child abuse; investigations are ongoing.

The Union County Sheriff's Office has been recognized for their efforts against child exploitation, ranking sixth in North Carolina for their work in online predator investigations.

Union County Fire Department lauded Firefighter Randy Nolan for completing a 40-hour Swiftwater Technician Course, equipping him for moving water rescues.

Charlotte launched "Future Forward," a talent initiative pairing with experts to align local talent with industry needs and establish career pathways.