The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office celebrated its 2024 retirees, recognizing their commitment to public service on social media without releasing names or specific roles.

Mecklenburg County's Sheriff's Office introduced its new Post Release Resource Center aimed at helping former inmates reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism through various support services.

The Gaston County Sheriff's Office reminds residents via Facebook to set clocks forward for daylight saving time and check safety devices like smoke detectors.

Sheriff Hawkins and local heroes joined at Sherwood Elementary for Hero's Day to demonstrate emergency services and inspire kids about public safety careers.

The NWS Charlotte reports a chilly morning with clouds and predicts rain later today, with highs near 54°F and gusty winds. The week ahead looks sunny with high temperatures rising from the mid-70s to 78°F.

A house fire on Sterling Road in Gastonia, NC was aggressively tackled by multiple fire departments. Casualties or the cause of the fire have not been reported.

Raquan Neal was arrested for supplying drugs that led to Minnie Ledbetter's overdose death in Monroe. He was charged with felony death by distribution under North Carolina law.

The Carolina Panthers re-signed center Austin Corbett to a one-year deal, avoiding free agency, with Cade Mays as backup. Corbett recovered from a bicep injury and was previously a guard for the Rams.

Blumenthal Arts introduces all-in ticket pricing, ensuring customers see the full cost, including fees, upfront, to avoid surprise charges at checkout.

The NWS forecasts shifting weather for Charlotte, from cool and cloudy today to potential showers Monday and warmer, sunny days as the week progresses.

Hickory's debut Literary Festival on April 12 will feature readings, workshops, a performance by Lucky Diaz, and various vendors. Free admission and activities are offered at SALT Block.

Two Belmont Abbey College students were convicted of assault charges from an incident on Halloween 2024; one got 30 days suspended sentence, the other 60 days.

The CMPD is investigating an officer-involved shooting in University City Division while serving warrants. Two officers were injured, and the suspect died. The officers are on leave, and further details are pending.