Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported a successful New Year's Eve operation in Uptown, with minimal incidents and two arrests, thanks to multi-agency collaboration.

The Statesville Police Department's Facebook post wished the community a safe New Year and stressed the importance of collaboration for a safer environment.

Lincolnton invites families to the annual Lincolnton Apple Drop on December 31st, featuring music, food trucks, snowmaking, train rides, and giveaways, with road closures starting at 2 pm for the event.

E Robertson Road bridge near South Pointe High School in Rock Hill will close for replacement, impacting local traffic and requiring detours via Neely, Crawford, and Ogden Roads until June.

A multi-car crash on E. Independence Blvd. involving an impaired driver led to injuries and disruption of holiday traffic; driver charged with DWI and reckless driving.

Charlotte experiences a cold morning with sunny skies and a high of 45°F. The clear weather will continue through New Year's Day, with a gradual warm-up. Rain is possible Friday night into Saturday, but Sunday should be ideal for outdoor activities.

A suspect attempted to flee a traffic stop, but was quickly apprehended by a police K9 unit in Monroe, resulting in charges including possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

A traffic signal outage at Hwy. 51 and Sycamore Commons Shopping Center in Matthews is causing delays. Police advise treating the intersection as a four-way stop. Repair crews are expected, but no restoration time was given.

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.