Charlotte's forecast includes a warm 70 degrees today and clearing skies. Nighttime temperatures will drop to 48 degrees. The week brings mixed conditions, with chances of rain but clear skies by Thursday.

A house explosion in Weddington injured two people and destroyed the home; Union County officials are investigating the cause, with early focus on a gas leak or structural issue.

Cabarrus County continues its twenty-year tradition with the Wendy Gainey Memorial Christmas Tree, aimed at fulfilling local children, seniors, and veterans' holiday wishes through community donations.

Cabarrus County officials announced the groundbreaking for the Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center, aiming to improve mental health care access.

Today's weather in Charlotte features clouds at 41°F with calm winds and 89% humidity, set to become mostly sunny with a high near 69°F. Patchy fog will clear, followed by partly cloudy skies and a 45°F night.

Former teacher Gabriela Neufeld pleaded guilty to a sexual offense with a student and received a prison sentence followed by probation, with her teaching license revoked.

A house fire in Charlotte, NC, injured one severely and another was evaluated on-site; 30 firefighters controlled the blaze in about 13 minutes. The fire's cause remains under investigation.

A search is underway for Gregory Clifford Houser after the body of 18-year-old Sydney Bisson was found in Boger City. Houser faces charges related to her death and is on the run after tampering with his monitoring device.

A driver died early Saturday morning in York County, South Carolina, after a BMW sedan hit a tree and overturned on Regent Parkway. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Mecklenburg County introduces new all-terrain wheelchairs to improve park accessibility for residents with disabilities, reflecting its commitment to recreational inclusivity.

Mecklenburg County celebrated National Adoption Day, recognizing 97 youths joining new families, with festivities, and highlighting the need for adoptive homes for foster children.

Public Health and Habitat for Humanity will install the 50th Edible Landscape garden in Mecklenburg County to improve local food access and promote healthy eating.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is focusing on homelessness this month, hosting a vigil for deceased homeless individuals, reporting a decrease in veteran homelessness, and implementing various initiatives like remodeling a motel for the chronically homeless.