The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office is participating in the annual Safetypup® Program, promoting child safety and drug prevention, and seeking community donations for support.

Detective Brantley Birchmore was honored as Monroe Police's Employee of the Month for preventing a school violence threat, seizing numerous firearms and rounds of ammunition.

The Kannapolis Fire and Police departments warn about an increase in fires at rental properties, urging tenants to implement safety measures and secure renter's insurance.

A $5,000 reward is offered for information on a group in Charlotte that set an opossum on fire, as animal welfare agencies and the public seek justice.

A woman in Caldwell County, charged with felony death by distribution after an overdose, has a bond set at $100 million, although some reports suggest it may be $1 million.

Catawba County hosts its annual household hazardous waste collection day at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds for safe disposal of items like cleaners, paints, and electronics.

A fire at Green Tree Apartments in Kings Mountain resulted in the death of Evelyn Blakeney and displaced several families. Firefighters battled the blaze, which affected eight apartments in total.

Mecklenburg County's Compost Central has expanded its recycling program to include medical equipment donations to aid Charlotte's uninsured, in partnership with AssistMe.

Mecklenburg County's WIC program supports the nutrition and education of economically disadvantaged women, infants, and children, providing food, counseling, and healthcare referrals.

The NWS delivers a detailed weather forecast for Charlotte, N.C., including temperatures, wind patterns, and chances of precipitation, with alerts for potential severe thunderstorms.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg invites residents to the Eastside Summit and Resource Fair on May 17th for local development updates and direct support services.

A garbage truck worker was hit and killed in Lincoln County, with North Carolina State Highway Patrol investigating the incident involving a stationary garbage truck and a Toyota Camry.

A man from Charlotte was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his part in a multi-million dollar bank fraud scheme, and must also pay $1.5 million in restitution.