Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling is hosting a hazardous waste collection event on September 18 for nonresidential entities. Fees are reduced and appointments are required. The first five participants receive a $100 discount.

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.

Falfurrias Management Partners has invested in snack manufacturer Snak King, with financial details undisclosed, aiming to bolster expertise and growth.

Mecklenburg County News announces two training programs for small business growth, targeting minority and women owners and businesses looking to expand, starting in January 2025.

IHOP franchisee Suncakes agreed to pay $40,000 to settle an EEOC religious discrimination and retaliation suit after allegedly firing an employee for not working Sundays due to his faith.

Wiers Farm Inc. expands its recall across several states for produce like cucumbers and peppers due to listeria risks, advising consumers to return items or dispose of them.

A North Carolina business owner, James Christopher Robinson, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for tax and credit card fraud totaling about $4.4 million.

Krispy Kreme has sold the majority of its stake in Insomnia Cookies for an estimated $350 million, retaining 34% ownership, to focus on its core doughnut business.

Pierre Ramseur was shot dead by deputies trying to arrest him on multiple charges at the Elite Conover Complex in Catawba County after he used his vehicle against them.

A motorcycle crash in Charlotte resulted in the death of Bryan Gonzales Barreras. Police are investigating the incident, which involved a collision with a Honda CR-V.

Search efforts continue for a missing North Carolina mother and her toddler, absent for three weeks. Separate from an unrelated drowning incident, the investigation involves multiple teams.

Former cable news host Lou Dobbs passed away at 78, known for his work at CNN, Fox Business, and support of Donald Trump. He faced controversy over election fraud claims.

Charlotte's popular bar Lost & Found is closing on July 22 for rebranding and renovations, aiming to reopen in fall with enhanced seating and sports-viewing features.