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Boil water advisory issued after large water main break in Fort Mill, officials say

August 31, 2025

FORT MILL, S.C. — A 24-inch water main broke overnight near Highway 21 and Coltharp Road in Fort Mill, York County Government said. Utility crews are on scene working to isolate the break and make repairs. A boil water advisory has been issued for those affected.…

High school students organize 5K to aid Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

August 31, 2025

Three Weddington High School students held a 5K run to aid North Carolina schools recovering from Helene. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three Weddington High School students organized a 5K run to support school communities that are still recovering from Hurricane Helene’s devastation nearly a year after the storm struck Western North Carolina.…

Charlotte honors victims in vigil for Iryna Zarutska and Elder Aleki Langi

August 31, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte community continues to mourn the woman stabbed to death on the Light Rail in South End earlier this month. Iryna Zarutska, 23, will be one of several people honored in a candlelight vigil Sunday night. The vigil is set to be held at the East/West Boulevard Light Rail station.…

How to spend your Labor Day weekend in Charlotte | QC Happenings

August 31, 2025

Enjoy a fun-packed Labor Day weekend in the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This weekend: Saturday warms to the mid-80s with isolated storms; Sunday and Labor Day stay drier and cooler in the low 80s. Find out how you can spend your Labor Day weekend in Charlotte.…

K-9 stabbed during chase in Rock Hill, SC, returns home

August 31, 2025

Police announced Apollo was released from observation on Saturday and will be resting over the next few weeks as he recovers. ROCK HILL, S.C. — UPDATE (8/31): K-9 Apollo, with Rock Hill Police, returned home after being stabbed while apprehending a suspect in an attempted stabbing case.…

Forsyth County inmate dies shortly after being booked: NC SBI

August 31, 2025

The inmate was placed in a holding cell alone and staff found him unconscious a short time later. FORSYTH COUNTY, N.C. — An inmate at the Forsyth County Detention Center died Friday afternoon shortly after being booked, according to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. …

One person hurt in south Charlotte house fire, Medic says

August 31, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One person was hurt after a house fire in south Charlotte early Sunday morning, according to Medic. The Charlotte Fire Department said fire crews responded to Stallions Glen Lane, not far from Ballantyne Commons Parkway. It took 30 firefighters a total of 28 minutes to control the fire. …

Road closures hit Uptown Charlotte for packed Labor Day weekend events including Around the Crown

August 31, 2025

Plan accordingly. I-277 Inner Loop will be closed for Around the Crown on Sunday, Aug. 31. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Labor Day weekend is packed with events in the Queen City, and events mean closed roads. Friday The 49ers and the Mountaineers are going head-to-head at Duke’s Mayo Classic in Bank of America Stadium on Friday, Aug.…

Teen killed in head-on crash in Alexander County

August 30, 2025

Troopers said it happened just before 11 a.m. on Saturday. Troopers said the crash happened around 11 a.m. along Sharpe Mill Road near Johnson Farm Road in Alexander County, near the Love Valley community. NCSHP said a 1991 Chevrolet S-10 driven by 17-year-old Jacob Elijah Huffman crossed the center line and struck an eastbound 2000 Ford Ranger.…

Families honor lives lost, fight stigma at Overdose Awareness Day event in Charlotte

August 30, 2025

Several people opened up to WCNC Charlotte about their own journeys. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Families, advocates, and those in recovery gathered in Charlotte Saturday for International Overdose Awareness Day, turning pain into purpose with music, resources, and a candlelight vigil. Hundreds attended the remembrance event outside of Uptown, where several nonprofits joined together to raise awareness and fight the stigma of addiction.…