Charlotte is set to experience a sweltering day with highs near 96 degrees and possible heat index values up to 102, along with a heat advisory and an air quality alert for sensitive groups.

A children's book caught fire in a Burke County family's minivan after a battery overheated. The fire damaged a car seat, but no one was injured. The publisher stated the batteries were not lithium as initially thought.

Duke Energy Carolinas customers will see a rate hike in September and a larger decrease in January due to fuel cost adjustments and potential nuclear tax credits.

The Carolina Panthers cut former 2nd-round WR Terrace Marshall Jr. and placed rookie RB Jonathon Brooks on the non-football injury list during roster changes.

The Legion Collegiate Academy mourns the death of teacher and baseball coach Jalen Benjamin after a tragic traffic accident, as the school and community come together in grief.

The NCDMV is seeking a new operator for a license plate agency in Mount Olive after the passing of long-serving operator Karen Andrews. Applications are open until September 27.

North Carolina's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign has started, increasing patrols to deter impaired driving through September 8, with a focus on public safety during Labor Day celebrations.

Strickland Bridge Road in Fayetteville is closing for I-295 interchange construction. Rerouting is planned with a new road alignment to enhance traffic flow and connectivity, to be completed by summer 2026.

Charlotte is holding community workshops for the Charlotte Future 2040 Community Area Planning, encouraging residents to help shape neighborhood development.

Monwazee Raymon Boston was sentenced to five years for illegal firearm possession, followed by supervised release, after being arrested with a loaded gun with an extended magazine.

A California man received an 87-month prison term for attempting to smuggle 20 pounds of cocaine through Charlotte airport. He pled guilty to the charges.

The Carolina Panthers placed rookie RB Jonathon Brooks and two veteran edge rushers on the PUP list, sidelining Brooks until after Week 4 of the NFL season.

Passenger Eric Murphy is suing American Airlines for serious injuries he claims to have sustained during a turbulent landing in Charlotte, as reported by WXII 12 and WCNC.