Hickory welcomes the holiday season with various events, including the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Holidaypalooza with Santa visits, and a special holiday market.

The Statesville Fire Department celebrated their members' work anniversaries on social media, acknowledging their dedication to keeping the community safe.

The Salisbury Police Department highlighted Sergeant Neal Brown's over 20 years of service and dedication to law enforcement and his 21 years of military background, emphasizing his role in community safety and justice.

Officer Eichelberger from Gastonia Police engaged with students at Forest Hill Academy, discussing law enforcement realities and promoting community safety.

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is seeking aid to find John Skeens, 81, who has dementia and is missing after failing to return from Charlotte.

Estella Patterson named the new police chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, becoming the first woman in the role with a focus on reducing crime and improving community relations.

A frost advisory was issued in Charlotte, warning of potential plant damage due to temperatures around 34°F. The advisory lasts from 2 AM to 9 AM EDT.

A 71-year-old man was arrested in Monroe after a road rage incident where he brandished a gun at another driver; he was charged with Simple Assault and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

The Statesville Police Department is undergoing expansion, including a new parking garage with completion dates set for March and August 2026, with updates provided via their social media.

Kannapolis announces its annual loose leaf collection starts November 3, urging residents to place leaves curbside, without mixing with debris, for vacuum trucks to collect on scheduled days.

One person was seriously injured in a northeast Charlotte apartment fire, with crews controlling flames within 20 minutes. The cause is under investigation.

Charlotte's weather forecast promises a sunny end to the week, with highs around 61 degrees and a possible gusty wind. The weekend will be clear with similar daytime temperatures and cooler evenings.

A car hit a fire hydrant in Huntersville, causing a street flood, traffic detours, and utility disruptions, with no injuries reported. Repair work is underway.