CMPD investigates the death of an unresponsive juvenile found in the Hickory Grove Division. Despite medical efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.

A man was fatally shot outside a daycare in east Charlotte, triggering a police investigation with no immediate threat to the community deemed by authorities.

Concord is maintaining its safety through collaborative efforts and invites citizens to join its Public Safety Academy to learn about local safety operations.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg agencies unite to provide shelter and free transportation to the homeless during winter, expanding shelter capacity and offering support amidst freezing conditions.

CMPD teamed up with local "elves" in Charlotte to hand out $100 bills to residents in need, honoring the Secret Santa tradition started by Larry Stewart in 1971.

Keon Pernell has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2021 murder of Cherie Ingram in Gastonia, NC, after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder.

Rene Oscar Gomez Jr. pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the 2021 death of Edward Geouge III, initially thought to be a car accident but later found to be a shooting. He was sentenced to 94-125 months.

Charlotte Gov announces an MLK event with Rev. Wherry and Prof. Greer at Covenant Presbyterian Church, featuring a discussion on American history and a Q&A session.

A violent attack on Charlotte's Lynx Blue Line light rail injured a passenger; Oscar Solorzano-Garcia is charged with illegal reentry and violence on transit.

Mecklenburg County seeks volunteers and donations for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count to assess homelessness in the area and connect individuals to services.

Matthews inaugurated its new Board of Commissioners on December 8, electing officials for a two-year term, including Mayor Higdon and Mayor Pro Tem Chambers.

The N.C. Department of Transportation completed a roadwork project on West Wilson Avenue in Iredell County ahead of schedule, improving traffic flow and infrastructure.

Hickory's 14th Avenue NW will be closed for tree pruning, rerouting traffic on Dec 9-10 from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm for safety and maintenance. Detours are in place.