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Family Fun Night At Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park

Family Fun Night returns to Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday, July 20.

Mecklenburg County Bar Announces New Voluntary Bar Association And 26th Judicial District Bar Following Bifurcation

The Mecklenburg County legal community is pleased to announce the establishment of the new voluntary Mecklenburg Bar Association (MBA) and the mandatory 26th Judicial District Bar

Salisbury VA To Host Two Veteran Outreach Events This Summer

The Salisbury VA Health Care System, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, announced two upcoming Veteran outreach events hosted in Kernersville and Salisbury in July and August 2024.

Travelers Set Record On Interstates For Fourth Of July Holiday

AAA expects more than 1.9 million North Carolinians to take a road trip this Independence Day.

West Charlotte House Fire Deemed Accidental

The fire that damaged a west Charlotte home on Saturday afternoon was deemed accidental.

Three Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings Across Charlotte

Police are investigating two overnight shootings in Charlotte that sent three people to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Iron Station Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Of Permanent Path Home

People living in an Iron Station neighborhood no longer have to worry when leaving home thanks to a newly built bridge that has given residents a permanent path home.

17 Arrested In Burke County “Bring The Heat” Operation

Seventeen people were arrested earlier this month for various probation violations and drug-related charges following Burke County’s “Bring the Heat” operation.

One Hurt In Early Morning Crash On I-77

One person was seriously injured and transported to the hospital following a crash on I-77 on Saturday morning

Officials Stress About Water And Boat Safety Ahead Of Fourth Of July

Officials Stress Water And Boat Safety Ahead Of Fourth Of July

Officials are stressing the importance of water and boat safety ahead of the Fourth of July after noticing a rise in unsafe behavior.

Two Injured In Separate Overnight Shootings In East Charlotte

Two people were taken to the hospital overnight after a pair of shootings in east Charlotte.

Mount Holly to Suspend Recycling Program to Avoid Residential Rate Increase Effective July 1

During the City Council Work Session held on Monday, June 24, the Mount Holly City Council made the difficult decision to suspend the City's contracted recycling program.

Convicted Felon Arrested In Monroe

Police arrested a 41-year-old convicted felon Friday morning following an extensive narcotics trafficking operation.

Novant Health Will Layoff 171 Employees In The Carolinas

Documents show Novant Health is laying off 171 employees in the Carolinas.

President Biden And Dr. Jill Biden Hold A Post-Debate Campaign Rally In Raleigh, N.C.

President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are joined by musicians Fat Joe and E-40 for a post-debate campaign rally in Raleigh, N.C.

Sheriff Garry McFadden Elected To National Sheriffs’ Association Board Of Directors, Strengthening Voice For Sheriffs Across America

Sheriff Garry L. McFadden of Mecklenburg County has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), marking a significant milestone for both Sheriff McFadden and the state of North Carolina.

Death Investigation Underway After Wanted Suspect Found Dead In Hickory

A death investigation is underway after a wanted suspect was found dead on Thursday, June 27th.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg ACC Prepares Pets for 4th of July Celebrations

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control (ACC) is gearing up for their 3rd annual Prep Your Pet event, designed to help Mecklenburg County pet owners ensure their pets are ready for the upcoming 4th of July festivities and the summer thunderstorm season.