Mecklenburg County honors 291 overdose victims with purple flags and plans to distribute Naloxone kits, while the skyline will glow purple on International Overdose Awareness Day.

A suspect in a series of car part thefts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport died after a police chase, linking him to the crimes through evidence found in his vehicle.

A fatal crash in Charlotte involving a motorcycle and an SUV resulted in the death of motorcyclist Christine Williamson Miller after the SUV ran a red light.

Charlotte forecast includes isolated showers and storms, with heat index up to 102 degrees. Evening may see more rain; weekend to have variable chances of precipitation.

An NCDOT inspection of a culvert in the Bost Mill Historic District revealed a mix of old construction materials, prompting efforts to document and preserve its historical significance.

U.S. Attorney offices in North Carolina and MAHEC collaborate on training to educate providers on ADA compliance and anti-discrimination for those recovering from opioid addiction.

Charlotte's 2024 Urban Design Awards, or "Urbies," are accepting nominations, especially for the People’s Choice Award. Winners to be announced on Nov. 7.

North Carolina community colleges receive $1 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand electric vehicle infrastructure and education under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

A small plane made an emergency landing on a North Carolina interstate and was hit by a car, causing minor injuries to one person aboard. The incident is under investigation.

A multi-vehicle crash at a Charlotte intersection resulted in the death of 41-year-old pedestrian Eric Macken; driver Scott Austin charged with Misdemeanor Death by Vehicle.

Police in Charlotte are investigating a serious hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian, Luis Alfredo Lopez-Garcia, and have identified Baudilio Lopez Perez as the suspect. Perez was later arrested.

Charlotte is set to experience a sweltering day with highs near 96 degrees and possible heat index values up to 102, along with a heat advisory and an air quality alert for sensitive groups.

A children's book caught fire in a Burke County family's minivan after a battery overheated. The fire damaged a car seat, but no one was injured. The publisher stated the batteries were not lithium as initially thought.