Charlotte is set to experience a hot Independence Day with temperatures up to 96 degrees and heat indices reaching 104. Evenings will stay warm, and the high heat will continue through the weekend, with chances of thunderstorms each day.

Authorities search for 61-year-old Victor Birchfield, who has gone missing, potentially crossing paths with escaped inmate Billy Fletcher. Birchfield's car and credit card were used after his disappearance.

Several NC stores, including two Family Dollar locations, have been fined over $162,000 for price scanning errors that resulted in customer overcharges.

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.