Lenoir Rhyne Blvd NE in Hickory will be closed from 7th Ave to Highland Ave for traffic signal work tonight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic will be rerouted to 8th St NE.

NCDOT invites public input on proposed I-77 improvements, including extra express lanes, interchanges, and bike paths, through meetings and online resources.

Hickory drivers should expect a temporary detour as First Street NW closes for building renovations. The street is scheduled to reopen by Friday, Nov. 7, and downtown access will remain open.

The CMPD honored first responders on National First Responders Day, highlighting their courage and collaboration, especially during the 2025 Active Violence Training.

Mecklenburg County warns residents of a jury service scam involving false threats for missing jury duty, via fraudulent calls and emails. Authorities advise against responding to or providing information to these scams.

Gaston County police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Aaliyah Fortner in Gastonia as a possible homicide. No arrests have been made, and the public is urged to provide information.

The Statesville Police Department praised first responders on National First Responders Day, emphasizing their courage and dedication via a Facebook post, and encouraged the community to express gratitude.

A knife-wielding individual, Jamie Lynne Hunt, assaulted a police officer in Salisbury, with a bystander getting injured while intervening. Hunt faces serious felony charges.

Salisbury is undergoing major redevelopment with projects for improving its infrastructure, rail access, and historical buildings, funded by federal grants, state programs, and local investments.

CMPD identified Justin Westbrook Carlton as a homicide victim and named Joseph Andrade as the suspect. The SBI is investigating a related officer-involved shooting.

Officers from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Northeast Service Area Divisions competed in a BBQ cookoff, with the Hickory Grove Division winning the golden grill master trophy.

Wayflyer, an Ireland-based fintech startup, has chosen Charlotte, North Carolina for its U.S. headquarters, attracted by the city's financial scene and talent pool.

The Gastonia Police Department has promoted Detective Whitlock to Corporal within the Criminal Investigations Division, recognizing her dedication and service.