Gaston County invites public input on using $40 million from opioid settlements in August meetings. Funds have supported local health services, addressing the area's significant opioid overdose rates.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Parkwood Avenue. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Public assistance is sought in the ongoing investigation.

A pedestrian, Jenna Wolfe, was fatally struck by a train on the railroad tracks in Charlotte's Westover Division.

The National Weather Service in Charlotte forecasts misty conditions leading to a partly sunny day, with highs nearing 87°F and light winds. The weekend looks sunny, but rain chances increase starting late Sunday and into the week.

A crash involving a tractor-trailer on I-95 in North Carolina resulted in five fatalities and the driver facing manslaughter charges. The highway was closed for nine hours for cleanup.

A 15-year-old named Marlie Sullivan died in a Rock Hill crash involving a golf cart and a Honda CRV. Other passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Charlotte's veterans are invited to a three-day event providing direct support for benefits and services, including healthcare, legal aid, and mental health screenings; bring DD214 and records for aid processing.

Roadwork on East Ryder Avenue in Rowan County will lead to closures and detours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, with signage to guide drivers through alternative routes.

The N.C. Department of Transportation is starting a new roundabout project at Lawyers and Rocky River Road, Union County, causing a complete intersection closure from Wednesday, July 31.

Davidson County will have detours on Farmer Road and North Main Street for storm pipe replacements from Monday at 8 a.m. to Friday at 5 p.m., with signed detours via N.C. 109 and surrounding roads.

An Amber Alert for 9-year-old Geon King-Parriett has been issued in Durham, with authorities and locals searching for the child believed to be in danger.

Terrick D. Lumpkin appeared in court on federal charges for car theft and tampering, accused of leading a scheme to steal luxury vehicles, alter VINs, and evade law enforcement.

The article reports a fatal SUV-bicycle collision involving 15-year-old Christian Dixon Green, who died after being struck in Hickory Grove. The driver, uninjured, showed no impairment. Police investigate and seek witnesses.