Union County Sheriff's Office deputies achieved a record in traffic incident management, with Deputy Chad Barbee investigating 504 crashes in 2024, the most for a single deputy.

Jason May was hired as the Director of Budget and Grants Management for Union County, bringing 20 years of finance experience to oversee the County's budgets and grants.

Union County Library launches a mobile app offering an efficient way for users to manage accounts, browse the catalog, reserve items, and check due dates.

Four Charlotte-based American Airlines crew members died in a midair collision near Reagan National Airport, including flight attendant Ian Epstein. The total death toll is 67, with no survivors from the crash.

Mecklenburg County is soliciting resident input for its FY 2025-2026 budget through a survey and public engagements including a budget retreat and hearings.

Charlotte Fire underscores the importance of having functional smoke alarms on every home level following a fatal fire, offering free alarm installations to eligible residents.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted unanimously to increase classified staff wages, impacting about 4,000 employees such as bus drivers and custodians.

UNC Pembroke's Dr. Scott Hicks discussed Zora Neale Hurston's work at Duke's Theology Underground series, focusing on spirituality and African American culture.

UNC Pembroke joins the Green Chemistry movement, integrating sustainable practices into its chemistry curriculum and focusing on environmental responsibility in education and research.

The Mid-County Mini-Transfer and Recycling Facility in Charlotte County returns to its regular operating hours starting February 5, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

Charlotte Fire Department completed rigorous winter training to enhance emergency response skills, focusing on real-life firefighting scenarios and teamwork.

Rowan County's first Civic Leadership Class concluded with acknowledgement from the Board of Commissioners and encouragement for graduates to apply for local boards.

Charlotte is building its first all-electric firehouse, Firehouse 30, to improve emergency services and promote sustainability, replacing an outdated facility near the airport.