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.

Emanuel Bedford was found guilty of murdering Deidre Reid in 2021 and sentenced to life without parole after a four-day trial with emotional testimonies.

A drug probe in Salisbury, NC, led to multiple arrests and seizures of fentanyl and firearms from a gang-linked hub, targeting Antwaun Miller and others.

TSA officers at Charlotte Airport found a knife and saw blade hidden in a passenger's cane during screening, with options given to the passenger for the cane.

The Union County Sheriff's Office in Monroe, NC, arrested two and seized drugs, weapons, and cash during an operation.

Iredell County adopts a $343.8 million budget maintaining property tax rates, prioritizing education funding, and continuing a Capital Improvement Plan.

An early morning crash on I-485 in west Charlotte resulted in one fatality, involving a motorcycle. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

Current weather in Charlotte, NC: 71°F with few clouds, humidity at 84%, light north breeze. Visibility is 10 miles; barometer reads 30.09 in. Forecast: sunny days with highs 88-99°F, mostly clear nights around 70-76°F.

Two people were injured in a balcony fire at a Charlotte apartment. Firefighters and MEDIC responded, with one victim reportedly having life-threatening injuries. The complex reiterated a ban on open flames.