A Stanley man, Kristopher Kirtley, has been charged with child sex offenses, including the possession and distribution of explicit materials involving minors.

CMPD has identified Max Antunez, 27, as the victim in a Westover Division homicide and is urging the public to provide information to assist the ongoing investigation.

A Heat Advisory is issued for Charlotte with high temperatures and humidity posing health risks and thunderstorms expected to bring lightning and potential wind damage.

A boy died in a rip current at Outer Banks, marking the fifth such death in North Carolina this month despite rescue efforts by U.S. Coast Guard and local services.

Severe storms hit the Southeast US, causing one death in Georgia, damaging properties, injuring firefighters in Tennessee, and leading to widespread power outages.

Two middle schoolers from Mecklenburg County, Justice Fields and Qui’Arie Randall, became national ambassadors at the Do the Write Thing summit in Washington, D.C., for their essays on youth violence.

Lane closures on I-85 North's Lane Street interchange due to roundabout construction starts at 9 a.m. Wednesday, urging drivers to allow extra travel time.

A Charlotte man faces federal charges for gun possession as a felon, after allegedly being involved in an incident where a firearm was discharged near children.

Fire engineer Kyle Shank from Charlotte has been awarded the CIT First Responder of the Year for his contributions to mental health and community wellness.

A sinkhole caused by a burst water pipe has closed South Cedar Street in Uptown Charlotte, affecting traffic and highlighting infrastructure concerns. Repair timeline is unclear.

A man was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police for an attempted sexual assault at an auto service center bathroom; the suspect, Eleno Cervantes, faces multiple charges.

The NCDOT announces the introduction of an all-way stop at the 4th and Greene streets intersection in Snow Hill, Greene County, following traffic analysis results.

CMS reports over 75,000 student transportation registrations for the upcoming school year and is working to fill bus driver vacancies, with training for new hires ongoing. Parents must register by August 1 to avoid service delays.