Mecklenburg County's Solid Waste and Recycling division received the NC Rising Environmental Steward of the Year Award for exceeding legal environmental requirements.

Crisis Cleanup extends assistance services for post-hurricane cleanup until Nov. 8, offering help on a first-come, first-served basis, which excludes social services.

DCF offers a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, with a brief window for pre-registration.

Charlotte police are investigating a fatal shooting on S. Church St.; a male victim died despite medical efforts. No further details on suspects have been released.

Charlotte's weather will shift from cloudy to sunny today, peaking at 69°F with calm northeast winds. Clouds return tonight with a low of 50°F. The work week starts cloudy with highs in the upper 60s, and a slight chance of showers on Tuesday.

A second teen was arrested for the October 26th murder of Zackary Evan Rieken, caught on a doorbell camera, with charges of murder and shooting into occupied property.

A Charlotte man received a 30-year prison sentence for a 2022 reckless driving incident on I-77, which left a child dead and his father severely injured.

Charlotte's forecast predicts mostly cloudy days with moderate temperatures, including a high of 69 degrees today and similar conditions over the weekend. Showers are possible mid-week.

The Justice Department will monitor Mecklenburg County's election for voting law compliance, with a focus on voter access and protecting the rights of disabled voters under federal statutes like the Voting Rights Act and ADA.

A second suspect was arrested in connection to the murder of Zackay Evan Rieken, with the CMPD charging 18-year-old Smajie A’Nee Johnson with murder and other offenses.

A house fire on Ski Acres Drive near Appalachian Ski Mountain in Blowing Rock was contained with no injuries or additional homes affected, though initially mistaken for a potential wildfire.

The article reminds residents to check and replace their smoke alarm batteries with the end of Daylight Saving Time, highlighting their importance for safety in homes.

The Utility Department's customer service center in Port Charlotte will be closed on Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but alternative bill payment options are available.