Belmont

Storms in the Carolinas caused a tree to fall on Jean’s Flowers in Belmont, damaging the roof and walls. Owner Tammy Poteat expressed relief that no one was injured but confirmed the shop will be closed for repairs. Tree service crews noted stressed trees due to drought exacerbated the damage.

Ted McGavran, an engineer with Fundamental Data, urged Belmont, North Carolina, to adopt noise ordinances for data centers while acknowledging his company helped draft West Virginia's HB 2014, which prohibits local regulations on data center developments in that state. The law enables Fundamental Data to build a 10,000-acre complex in West Virginia with data centers, a natural gas power plant, and diesel generators without local oversight.

Police arrested two suspected package thieves, Ernie Suazo and Jessica Navarro, who targeted homes in Belmont and San Mateo. The arrests occurred on Monday after a resident reported the incident.

A beach in Gaston County, North Carolina, was closed on July 16 after high levels of E. coli were detected during routine water testing. Officials stated the closure at South Point Access Park in Belmont was immediate, with test results from Pace Labs expected on July 17. Other park amenities remain open.

Belmont implemented an 8% water rate increase to address its designation on the state’s distressed utilities list, which was linked to growth outpacing infrastructure. The city has established interconnects with Gastonia and Mt. Holly for emergency water supply stability and secured a $10 million loan to improve its water intake system in the Catawba River.

Belmont's food scene is experiencing growth, attracting visitors and reshaping the city. Local restaurants like The String Bean and New York Butcher Shoppe highlight community support and regional sourcing. The town's charm, combined with expanding dining options, has led to increased business and accessibility.

NYPD seized over $7M of fentanyl and 90 pounds of the drug from three packing mills in Washington Heights, Mount Eden, and Belmont. Authorities also found $30,000 in cash and two loaded guns during the operation.

Brown Line service is suspended between Belmont and Kimball due to a medical emergency on the track at the Addison Brown Line station, according to the CTA. A person was struck at Addison station.

Two 16-year-old boys were stabbed with a scalpel in the Bronx after attempting to break up a fight between a suspect and a woman. One was injured in the head, and the other in the face. NYPD is investigating.

A Belmont man confessed to setting two brush fires and attempting a third, with prosecutors warning of potential danger to nearby homes. His parents sought help and release during a court appearance, as the fires reached 5 and 11 acres before being extinguished.