Charlotte FC secured a playoff spot with a 2-0 win over CF Montreal, marked by goals from Świderski and Agyemang.

FEMA announces that residents in Mecklenburg and Swain Counties can now apply for disaster assistance following Tropical Storm Helene.

The National Weather Service predicts a sunny day in Charlotte, NC, with highs near 80°F and calm winds. The clear weather is expected to continue through the week, with daytime temperatures in the 70s to low 80s and mostly clear nights.

The article highlights the Schweinitz's sunflowers and their conservation at Cane Creek Park's Andre Michaux Prairie Restoration Site, emphasizing the park's varied amenities and the role of local agencies in protecting this threatened species.

Charlotte's Job and Career Readiness Training program aims to train 1,500 youths in essential workplace skills, with sessions in local schools from Oct 7-28.

A woman was killed by her boyfriend in Gastonia, NC; the suspect, Phillip Byers Jr., faces multiple charges including murder and firearm possession by a felon.

Charlotte Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team aids in Hurricane Helene recovery in Yancey County, performing rescues, delivering supplies, and conducting wellness checks.

Two shootings in north Charlotte left two individuals with life-threatening injuries, with investigations ongoing to determine if the incidents are connected.

Two individuals were seriously injured in separate early morning shootings in north Charlotte, with the incidents occurring close to each other in both time and location.

Charlotte's current weather is partly cloudy at 66°F, with high humidity and a light wind. The NWS predicts patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny days with highs in the low 80s, calm winds, and partly cloudy nights throughout the week.

Union County promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, educating the community on the hazards of lead, especially to children and pregnant women, and advising prevention and testing.

The PACT Act extends VA benefits to Vietnam veterans, including those with hypertension linked to Agent Orange exposure, with Union County Veterans Services aiding in applications.

Mecklenburg County designates October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, emphasizing the ongoing issue's severity and acknowledging over 25,000 annual local incidents. October 12 is set as Domestic Violence Survivors Day.