NCDOT's new drone program, funded by a $1.1 million grant, aims to enhance disaster response by prepositioning 'drone-in-a-box' systems for quick deployment to assess damage and deliver supplies.

A man named Herman Eugene Williams Jr. led NC troopers on a high-speed chase, resulting in a crash with two patrol cars and a tractor-trailer, injuring two troopers.

A school bus with students from Albemarle Middle School was hit by gunfire during a drug-related dispute in east Charlotte; two students were injured by shattered glass.

Marquell Pettiford was arrested by CMPD for a North Tryon homicide, charged with First Degree Murder and firearm possession. His capture was uneventful and further investigation details are forthcoming.

The Charlotte Hornets apologized after a promotional giveaway incorrectly implied a fan won a PS5, which was taken back. They will now give the fan a PS5 and a VIP game experience.

The Jumpman Invitational returns for its third year in Charlotte, featuring top collegiate basketball teams associated with the Jordan Brand competing in high-level games.

The annual Public Safety Pancake Breakfast in Charlotte County has been canceled due to recent events, with officials expressing support for local public safety teams and urging the community to enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, with visibility possibly below a quarter mile. The National Weather Service advises caution until the fog lifts around 10 AM EST.

The leader of a fentanyl pill ring, Rahkim T. Franklin, appeared in court facing charges related to drug trafficking in Charlotte according to U.S. Attorney Dena J. King.

Rock Hill invites applications for its ATAX Grant Fund to promote tourism and increase overnight stays. Non-profits and government entities can apply for project funding. The application deadline is March 7, 2025.

Custom Flavors is investing $7.75 million in a new production facility in Concord, NC, expected to create 42 jobs. The facility will be located at a former coffee site and may receive property tax grants.

Merry Mosaic Studio Holiday Shop at Boyd Hill Recreation Center in Rock Hill offers unique, handmade items by artists with disabilities through Dec. 18, supporting PRT's therapeutic recreation programs.

Mecklenburg County announces holiday closures affecting services on Dec. 24, 25, 26, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025, but emergency and critical hotlines remain active.