Charlotte experienced foggy conditions with 90% humidity and a mild 61°F in the early morning, with possible showers and thunderstorms followed by cooler, gusty winds. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly by early next week.

An 18-wheeler truck fire closed Ridge Road in York County, causing traffic disruptions. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Roads reopened after several hours.

The deadline for SBA disaster loan applications is extended to January 7 for Florida residents and businesses affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Charlotte County has scheduled a week of meetings ranging from street planning to marine conservation, inviting residents to participate in local governance discussions.

Charlotte County is seeking volunteers for advisory board vacancies, including fire service and various municipal service units, with terms up to 2027.

Robert Moore from Gaston County won a $2 million scratch-off lottery during a routine trip to Walmart. He opted for a lump sum, receiving $858,006 after taxes.

A teacher and principal at Concord Lake STEAM Academy are arrested; the teacher for indecent liberties with a child and the principal for failing to report the abuse.

Upcoming construction on U.S. 41 near the Peace River Bridges will lead to nightly lane closures to replace streetlight poles, potentially causing traffic delays.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police seek help finding Elisa Oziah Moore, an 11-year-old girl reported missing since 3 A.M. Tuesday. She was last seen wearing a jacket, pants, white crocs, and a pink/black backpack.

Charlotte's weather this week includes partly sunny skies, chances of showers and thunderstorms, with a cold snap by Monday and clearer conditions into next week.

Concord city services schedule changes for Thanksgiving include government office closures, waste collection delays, and reduced hours for recreation centers and the ClearWater Arts Center.

RXO is expanding its Mecklenburg County, Charlotte headquarters with a $13.7 million investment, creating 216 new jobs and strengthening the local economy.

Iltride Dade was found dead near Highway 601 after being reported missing. Jacques Hans-Jerome was arrested and charged with unlawful concealment of her death.