Charlotte expects a heatwave with sunny skies and temperatures rising to 90 degrees today and potentially surpassing 95 degrees by Tuesday. The NWS predicts persistent heat and introduces chances of thunderstorms starting Friday.

A fire in a west Charlotte home displaced four people and a dog; no injuries reported, with Red Cross assisting. The cause, an accidental laundry room fire, resulted in $35,000 in losses.

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles' License and Theft Bureau welcomed 11 new inspectors from the 30th Basic Inspector Class to combat vehicle-related crimes in the state.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report a fatal speed-related car crash killed Pravis Anderson Jr. in Eastway Division, investigating possible impairment.

Former business owner Patrick Havens is sentenced for secretly filming a minor and other related crimes in North Carolina.

Mikala Marie DePew, reported missing and subject of a swift search effort due to her cognitive impairment, was found safe in Hickory shortly after an alert was issued.

Bus lanes on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte are set to reopen, offering improved services for express routes after construction delays related to the Hawthorne Lane bridge.

DNA technology leads to a breakthrough in a 34-year-old fatal hit-and-run case in Charlotte, solving the mystery with the suspect Herbert Stanback now charged.

Charlotte's weather forecast predicts consistent heat with high humidity, peaking at mid-90s later in the week, and clear, warm nights offering little relief.

Ticket prices for Charlotte F.C. are set to increase by approximately 6.1% for the 2025 season, in line with the average MLS price hike, while specific increases for the Panthers' NFL games are also anticipated.

I-40 West in Asheville is closing again for the weekend to continue bridge repairs, causing drivers to take detours via I-240 West. This is part of a $27.9 million rehabilitation project set to complete by spring 2026.

Intersection at Dickinson Avenue and Moye Boulevard in Greenville to close for seven weeks for upgrades, including waterline and roadway improvements. Detours include Memorial Drive and Arlington Boulevard.

A child in University City Division was seriously injured by a family dog, requiring hospitalization and resulting in the dog being surrendered for euthanasia after a mandatory quarantine.