Mecklenburg County government offices will close on January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including parks and aquatic centers, while emergency hotlines remain open.

The Kannapolis Police Department invites residents to its free Citizens' Academy for an inside look at law enforcement operations, starting March 13, 2025.

Rowan Public Library hosts "Go on an Adventure in 2025!" with activities like passport services, a talk by Dr. Whynot, a storytime, and a Rick Steves screening.

Concord's Fire and Police departments will conduct safety training at Academy Recreation Center over multiple days in January, necessitating its temporary closure.

Ukrainian immigrant Bohdan Fetisov looks forward to graduating from the Charlotte fire academy, intending to give back to the community in Charlotte, NC.

The Charlotte CARE Center in Port Charlotte, FL, is offering shelter due to the forecasted cold snap for Jan 6-7. Pre-registration by phone is required.

Three people were seriously injured in an early morning crash on Interstate 77 in south Charlotte, causing significant travel disruptions until lanes reopened around 7 a.m.

The Charlotte Fire Department quickly put out a house fire on Hovis Road in northwest Charlotte, with no injuries reported; cause under investigation.

One person was hospitalized following an officer-involved shooting during a traffic stop in Kannapolis, as per WBTV. The incident occurred Saturday night.

Mecklenburg County advises property owners to winterize their fire sprinkler systems to prevent freezing, which can lead to costly damage and hinder firefighting efforts.

Shelia Autry from Dallas, Gaston County, won a $100,000 jackpot from a $1 Cash 5 lottery ticket, with the prize collected after taxes amounting to $71,753.

The CMPD reported a safe New Year's Eve in Uptown with proactive measures and 18 arrests, including eight adults and ten juveniles, but no major incidents.

The National Weather Service reports varied weather for Charlotte: sunny with a high near 41 degrees today, potential showers Sunday night, and an 80% chance of rain on Monday before clearer skies return Tuesday.