At nine years old, Brexton Busch, son of NASCAR star Kyle Busch, won his first race at Charlotte Motor Speedway during "Dad Vibes Night" in the Bandits division.

A routine check by North Carolina State Highway Patrol triggered a police chase leading to a fatal collision involving a FedEx truck and the death of a passenger. The driver was charged with multiple felonies.

No charges for Sgt. Roberts in Pineville police shooting of unarmed man accused of shoplifting; incident under scrutiny and DA notes jurors unlikely to see it as a crime.

Mecklenburg County Public Health's ReCAST II and the Office of Violence Prevention launch TIMB CharMeck 2024, seeking stories of resilience for a stage show.

A fire caused $85,000 in damages to a south Charlotte home, attributed to an accident during vehicle repairs in the garage. No injuries were reported.

Charlotte police seek help in a June hit and run that left Curtis Bing dead, involving a black Dodge Challenger.

Charlotte businessman Peter Anthony Thomas pleaded guilty to not paying over $2.5 million in employment taxes for his restaurant and lounge businesses.

Morning weather in Charlotte is cloudy and comfortable; the July 4th forecast predicts extreme heat. Possible thunderstorms may impact the weekend and continue into next week.

Mecklenburg County's pilot program provides 60 former inmates with $600 monthly for a year to assist with societal reentry, focusing on childcare, healthcare, education, and wellbeing.

CMPD concluded an officer-involved shooting from May 14, 2024, as justified, with no charges against the Pineville officer involved in the fatality of Dennis Bodden.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide on North Graham Street after finding Corey Damoan Robinson deceased. They encourage tips to help with the case.

Firefighters in Mooresville responded to a large fire on Timber Road, with one receiving medical aid. The cause is unknown; nearby residents are warned of smoke.

A pilot, Christopher Short, was injured after his ultralight glider crashed in Burke County, NC. He was flown to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The NCHSP is investigating the incident.