Recruit Class 25 at the Monroe Fire Department is completing Week 13 of academy training, covering Safety and Survival, Aircraft Rescue, and the Blue Card command system. They received expert insights from MedCenter Air.

A 19-year-old, Colton Adkins, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his friend, Jayden Hicks, in Rowan County.

An armed man fired an assault rifle from his apartment in Monroe, leading to a standoff with police, who eventually took him into custody for a mental health evaluation without any injuries occurring.

Monroe Police are investigating a fatal early morning accident where a woman was struck by a car and died, despite life-saving efforts. They urge witnesses to provide information.

Charlotte faces intense heat with mid to upper 90s temperatures and potentially hazardous heat indices; advisories suggest staying hydrated and indoors.

The Lancaster Police Department is seeking new and certified officers, emphasizing community service and integrity. Candidates must meet certain age, license, and education requirements, and pass a drug screening. Applications are open online.

Corporal Katie Boetto of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office shares her journey in law enforcement, balancing work with being a single parent, and her dedication to the community.

Charlotte firefighters participated in the Carolina Brotherhood Ride, a 400-mile cycling event honoring fallen emergency responders and supporting their families.

A South Carolina man, Daniel Johnson, was arrested for illegally practicing law without a license after representing a relative in court. He faces charges and has been released on bond.

A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-85 South near Sugar Creek Road in north Charlotte resulted in one death and partial road closures. Traffic resumed around 7:30 a.m. Details on the cause are pending.

Charlotte, NC, will have sunny weather with temperatures rising to the mid-90s. Nights will be warm. The NWS urges precautions against heat-related risks.

North Carolina officials advise against contact with green or blue waters in Lake Norman due to algal blooms, with the predominant algae identified as Dolichospermum.

Charlotte unveils a sidewalk mural by Jamil Dyair Steele to educate on stormwater pollution, supported by community input and installed near Rosa Parks Place Community Transit Center.