Union County Water is set to launch a new, user-friendly website and customer hub aimed at enhancing online services, bill payment ease, and resource access for residents.

Charlotte Fire's Swift Water Rescue Team leads recovery efforts in Yancey County, NC, after Hurricane Helene, facing challenges like massive debris fields and conducting search operations for missing residents.

LabXperior Corporation and its owner settled fraud allegations for $235,000 over billing Medicaid for medically unnecessary urine drug tests and participating in a kickback scheme.

Charlotte's Third Quarter Public Safety Report shows a marginal decrease in property crime but a 6% rise in violent crime, with a notable increase in homicides and aggravated assaults.

Duke Energy leads power restoration efforts in the Carolinas post-Hurricane Helene, with significant progress made and ongoing challenges in reaching all affected customers.

Appalachian State University to resume classes on October 16 after Hurricane Helene, with recovery efforts underway and support available for affected students.

Charlotte firefighters returned after aiding Asheville for eight days post-Hurricane Helene, providing emergency services and relief to the local fire department.

Charlotte has launched a new streaming app for the GOV Channel, enabling residents to watch city council meetings and events on mobile or TV without a cable subscription.

Charlotte's Job and Career Readiness Training program aims to train 1,500 youths in essential workplace skills, with sessions in local schools from Oct 7-28.

Union County promotes Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, educating the community on the hazards of lead, especially to children and pregnant women, and advising prevention and testing.

A screening of "Repairing the World," a film about the Tree of Life synagogue attack, was held by the U.S. Attorney's Office in North Carolina as part of "United Against Hate" Week.

The South Carolina AG's Office found no criminal wrongdoing by Tepper Sports in the failed Rock Hill Panthers practice facility project involving taxpayer money.

The U.S. Attorney's Office educated the public on voting rights and how to report election crimes at a forum with election boards at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlotte.