Local firefighters extinguished a blaze in a large outbuilding, preventing it from spreading, with help from neighboring departments and ongoing investigation for cause.

The Salisbury Police Department, with Cloniger Automotive, held its 25th annual bike giveaway, spreading holiday cheer and engaging with the community.

A Union County Sheriff's Deputy, Sergeant Alex Xavier, delivered Amazon packages himself after a tote went missing, ensuring timely holiday cheer for families in Monroe, North Carolina.

Statesville firefighters extinguished a Christmas Eve brush fire in the Hidden Lakes neighborhood with help from a child 'elf' bringing holiday cheer.

A former UNC Charlotte administrator sued the university for wrongful termination alleging First Amendment rights violations after a video discussing DEI efforts went viral and led to her dismissal.

Sheriff's deputies in Rowan County are looking into the death of 41-year-old Jerry Sutton Jr., after he was found deceased near a tree stand, with initial evidence suggesting a fall.

The TSA is preparing for a record-breaking holiday travel season, with an estimated 44.3 million individuals expected at airports from December 19 to January 4. New technologies and processes have been implemented to improve security efficiency.

A girl, 6, was found dead in an unkempt Charlotte home with no heating and infested with pests. Guardian Susan Robinson and co-accused Tonya McKnight face child abuse charges.

Gaston County Police report the 20th rabies case of 2025 after a dog potentially interacted with a rabid skunk. The skunk tested positive, prompting community warnings and vaccination checks.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are searching for missing James Elbert Harris, last seen on N Tryon Street, who may be disoriented due to cognitive issues.

The CMPD is investigating multiple homicides across Charlotte, with two teens killed in Steele Creek, a welfare check revealing a fatal shooting in Westover, and an assault victim dying in Providence Division.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and steadily warming weather in Charlotte for the upcoming week, with highs nearing 70 degrees by Christmas Day.

Authorities in Charlotte are investigating a homicide on East Woodlawn Road, where an individual was found with gunshot wounds early Saturday and later died in the hospital.