Chloe Salsameda

According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), suspected opioid overdose emergency department visits rose by 120% from 5 to 11 between April and May.

UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Union County voters will decide if a new jail is built in their community.

As of July 20, 561 people were infected with cyclosporiasis in North Carolina, including more than 430 cases in Wake County and about 35 in Mecklenburg County.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A north Charlotte softball team is heading to the softball world series.

The district is cutting traffic director positions at Monroe High, Antioch Elementary, Waxhaw Elementary, New Town Elementary, Hemby Bridge

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte softball team won the 2026 Junior League Softball World Series. The Mallard Creek Junior Softball Allstars won the title over the weekend.

A display honoring the life of Oscar Scott Woody opened Thursday at “Titanic: The Exhibition.” Woody, a Person County native, was one of five postal clerks aboard the ship.

Airport leaders released designs last week to add a Silver Line light rail stop on Wilkinson Boulevard.

The North Carolina State Auditor recommends CATS makes major security improvements in the wake of last year’s deadly stabbing on the light rail.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —School is back in session at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The 2026-27 school year began Tuesday as nearly 140,000 students returned to the classroom.