Kannapolis receives nearly $1 million for new communications tower to improve emergency response in northwest Cabarrus County, with funds approved by Congress and President Biden.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte conducted a training for law enforcement on investigating overdoses, highlighting the importance of accountability, saving lives, and community aid.

A heatwave is forecasted in Charlotte, with temperatures expected to hit mid-90s and the heat index rising between 100 to 104 degrees, possibly leading to heat-related illnesses.

A Charlotte man received a 34-year prison sentence for robbing and shooting at a local arcade where he was a former employee.

The Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board has allocated $1.2 million in Opportunity Fund grants to local artists and organizations, part of a $2.7 million initiative to support the city’s cultural scene.

Charlotte receives the Gold Level What Works Cities Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies, highlighting its exemplary use of data in governance and improving residents' quality of life.

Authorities search for a suspect caught on video robbing a Catawba County convenience store. The thief, described in various reports, remains at large.

Julie Stiles is charged with first-degree attempted murder following the shooting of her husband in Cherryville.

Jeremy Huffman was arrested after allegedly shooting at deputies during a multi-county car chase involving a stolen vehicle.

The Salvation Army in Gaston and Lincoln counties is shifting from emergency shelter to homelessness prevention, focusing on services like case management and Rapid Rehousing.

A shooting at a Charlotte motel prompted a homicide investigation after one person was found dead from gunshot wounds; suspect information has not been released.

Charlotte man Robert Lee Barringer was sentenced to 412 months in federal prison for the armed robbery of the Fish House North and shooting three people.

Deddrick Ray Ervin from Charlotte, a felon, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for illegal possession of a firearm, followed by supervised release.