A fatal bus accident in East Charlotte killed one person and injured several others around 8:30 a.m. near Reddman Road. The CMPD is investigating the incident.

Charlotte ushered in 2025 with a sold-out New Year’s Eve event at Truist Field, prioritizing safety with enhanced measures following a previous nearby shooting incident.

Omar Rashad Teasley, 18, has been charged with the murder of Rashaka Black Prince after a July shooting in Charlotte.

A Concord woman was arrested for the murder of her niece after a New Year's Eve domestic dispute escalated to violence. The victim was found with stab wounds, and the aunt is held without bond.

Charlotte experiences a mild New Year's Day with sunny skies and a high of 52, but temperatures drop to around 29 in the evening. The workweek will see similar weather, with a chance of mixed precipitation by Sunday night.

FEMA and the State of North Carolina offer financial assistance through the HMGP for Mecklenburg County residents affected by Hurricane Helene, covering buy-outs and elevation projects to mitigate future floods.

Mecklenburg County residents can apply for LIEAP funds for heating bills starting January 1, 2025. The program offers a one-time payment to eligible low-income households.

Six individuals face charges after a street takeover in Iredell County, where vehicles blocked Barfield Road. The N.C. State Highway Patrol seized six trucks and the charges include reckless driving and property damage.

CMPD Officer Williams was arrested twice, once for pointing a gun at individuals and again for violating a protective order. He is on unpaid leave pending investigation and due in court in April 2025.

Multiple street takeovers in Charlotte resulted in three arrests and five citations, with law enforcement seizing three vehicles and recovering a firearm. An incident in Mooresville involved 40 vehicles, leading to six truck seizures.

The Charlotte County Commission will hold a quarterly utility services update on January 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., discussing fiscal reports, infrastructure, and sewer planning.

Intermittent lane closures will occur on several roadways including Rotonda Boulevard for milling and paving from Jan. 6 to Feb. 17. Drivers should expect delays and may find alternative routes.

A South Carolina store clerk shot and killed an alleged armed robber under the state's "stand your ground" law; no charges were filed against the clerk.