Alleged violent offender Travice Smarr was arrested on February 5, 2026, by Gastonia Police and U.S. Marshals for charges including assault and kidnapping.

Charlotte Fire Department conducted high-angle rescue training at the Bank of America Carolina Panthers stadium, practicing rapid interventions and rescues from high structures.

North Carolina's NCDOT announces a weekend closure of the northbound U.S. 29/70 bridge in Davidson County for demolition, providing detours for affected drivers.

Firefighters from Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson contained a garage fire in Cornelius, with one resident treated for smoke inhalation. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Brandon Cortez Morris, Jr., 19, was arrested in Concord, NC, for a shooting on Fairington Drive that resulted in two deaths and two injuries. He faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

Charlotte animal officers rescued two dogs, Mickey and Minnie, left tethered outdoors during a severe winter storm; they're receiving care and are part of an enrichment program at the shelter.

Due to adverse weather, Mecklenburg County offices and services will open late, at noon on February 3, 2026. Essential hotlines remain available 24/7.

The Hickory Police Department is implementing the P.A.C.T. initiative to enhance traffic safety, focusing on infractions like red-light running, distracted driving, and speeding.

Charlotte faces snowy conditions; NCDOT and crews clear roads after pre-storm brine application, with residents urged to stay indoors to ease cleanup efforts.

Mecklenburg County declares state of emergency due to severe winter weather, closing parks, libraries, and recycling centers on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Residents are advised to stay indoors.

Morgan Dwight Garver, an 88-year-old with Alzheimer's missing from Mint Hill, has been found and taken to a hospital for evaluation. The search involved multiple agencies and community effort.

Law enforcement agencies establish the Catawba Valley Violent Crime Task Force to address rising violent crime, focusing on gang violence, robberies, and drug trafficking.

A Charlotte house fire caused by unattended cooking prompted swift action by firefighters, with helmet camera footage shared online reinforcing safe cooking practices.