Union County Sheriff's Office deputies achieved a record in traffic incident management, with Deputy Chad Barbee investigating 504 crashes in 2024, the most for a single deputy.

A Mecklenburg County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a car accident during a traffic stop on Saturday evening; details of the deputy's condition or the speeding vehicle's driver were not disclosed.

Jason May was hired as the Director of Budget and Grants Management for Union County, bringing 20 years of finance experience to oversee the County's budgets and grants.

Union County Library launches a mobile app offering an efficient way for users to manage accounts, browse the catalog, reserve items, and check due dates.

A Mecklenburg County deputy was injured in a collision caused by a speeding driver on I-85, leading to a search for the fleeing suspect. The deputy's injuries require surgery but are not life-threatening.

A pedestrian was fatally hit by a vehicle on Tech Road in Chesterfield County, SC. The incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. and the circumstances are unclear.

Joe Luey Fulbright, 88, died after a crash in Burke County. He pulled in front of a truck while exiting a driveway and was not charged as impairment or speed were not factors.

Charlotte is experiencing overcast skies with a chilly 47°F temperature, 74% humidity, and a gentle 10 mph East wind. Visibility is clear at 10 miles despite the overcast.

The McGuire Park Splash Pad in Port Charlotte is closed for maintenance with no set reopening date, announced by Charlotte County officials. Residents can contact Kaitlyn Huber for updates.

Intermittent lane closures on Rock Creek Drive due to new power pole installations are expected from February 4-7, with traffic signals and flaggers to guide drivers.

Charlotte's week will see mixed weather, with sunny skies and patchy drizzle; highs near 61 today, turning to 73 by Tuesday, and a chance of showers Thursday.

Collingswood Boulevard at Hillsborough Boulevard will be closed from Feb. 3 to 14 for construction, causing traffic disruptions and requiring drivers to take alternative routes. Signs and detours will be in place.

Governor Josh Stein announced a $30 million grant to support small businesses in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene, with up to $50,000 available per business.