NC By Train introduces special stops for the N.C. State Fair and Lexington Barbecue Festival, offering convenient travel without traffic or parking concerns, with advance ticket purchase advised due to limited seating.

The Southport-Fort Fisher ferry service in North Carolina is briefly suspended for maintenance on September 6-7, with limited early departures on the 6th. Normal operations resume on September 8.

The "Veterans Benefits Live" event in Mecklenburg County helped over 1,100 veterans with their benefits and processed $606,739 in immediate retroactive benefits.

Charlotte police cracked down on dangerous "street takeovers," leading to two arrests, 20 citations, and the seizure of five vehicles and two firearms.

Charlotte's weather will clear up, reaching a pleasant 78°F with a gentle breeze. Clouds at night and a mild 63°F expected. The following days will continue with mild conditions and potential showers Friday night.

Durell Smith of Charlotte is sentenced to 54 months for possessing machineguns, part of a violent crime and gun violence reduction effort by law enforcement.

A North Carolina man, Bobby Lee Fish, Jr., received a 19-year prison sentence for methamphetamine trafficking, following a joint operation by local police and ATF.

A shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia resulted in fatalities and injuries, with one person in custody and law enforcement responding. Details were initially scarce as the situation evolved.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling is hosting a hazardous waste collection event on September 18 for nonresidential entities. Fees are reduced and appointments are required. The first five participants receive a $100 discount.

Mecklenburg County calls for foster home volunteers due to a pandemic-induced shortage, offering a TIPS/MAPP training program starting September 25. Applications for the fall session are due by September 18.

Nine people were injured in an attempted robbery at a SouthPark Harris Teeter; the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the incident involving at least three suspects.

Charlotte City Council voted to buy disused railroad tracks from Norfolk Southern for $91 million, advancing the Red Line commuter project & pushing for a transit sales tax hike.

The Charlotte Economic Development Committee unanimously approved an additional $11.3 million funding for the Eastland Yards project, set for City Council consideration.