The Metropolitan Transit Commission approved a plan to update Mecklenburg County's transit with expanded rail service and a new bus program, reliant on a proposed sales tax increase.

Principal Jennifer Schroeder of Randolph Middle School was suspended with pay without clear reasons provided, leading to concerns among parents about transparency in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

The Kannapolis Juneteenth Committee is set to host a celebration on June 19 at Veterans Park, with music, crafts, food trucks, and a baseball game, highlighting freedom, unity, and community connection.

Charlotte Government celebrates Waste and Recycling Workers Week, inviting residents to share stories and thanks for their Solid Waste Services workers online.

A tractor-trailer crashed into a hotel in Shelby after running a red light, causing structural damage and minor injuries to two people; hotel guests were evacuated safely.

CMPD honored fallen officers during National Police Week in Washington, DC, with tributes at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

Charlotte is forecasted to experience thunderstorms and showers with a high of 83 degrees, leading to clearer skies with temperatures around 80 over the weekend.

A 7-year-old boy was fatally hit by an SUV in Gastonia, NC, while crossing the street with another child. No charges have been filed against the 76-year-old driver. The incident is under investigation.

The Charlotte Fire Department highlights the crucial role of senior firefighters in mentorship and ensuring team safety, and announces information sessions for potential recruits.

Operation Take Back America results in charges against 18 people for various firearms and immigration crimes, including straw purchasing and illegal reentry into the U.S.

CATS retires Village Rider & Davidson Shuttle for a new on-demand service, CATS Micro, offering fare-free rides from June 1-7 in Huntersville, Cornelius, and Davidson.

Suzette Rhee Nedrich has been appointed as the director of Mecklenburg County's Public Information Department, building on her public service experience and award-winning career in journalism.

Charlotte police have arrested 20-year-old Marion McKnight for the murder of 16-year-old Jamariyee Dixon, and are continuing their investigation into the incident.