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.

Gaston County is being sued by Swinerton Builders over a rejected bid for a Public Health Department renovation contract, with the county standing by the legality of its decision.

The Charlotte Fire Department added their first electric fire engine, Engine 30, to their fleet, marking a blend of tradition and innovation, and emphasizing a commitment to sustainability.

Huntersville prepares for a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute on January 19, 2026, featuring a mobile museum with 400 African American artifacts at the Waymer Recreation Center.

Hickory won the "Spirit of North Carolina" award for Hurricane Helene relief, added 5K races to foster community spirit, hosted its first Literary Festival, upgraded airport facilities, and saw economic growth with corporate expansions.

Mooresville Board of Commissioners has scheduled a closed session meeting on December 19, 2025, to discuss legal and personnel matters, with a livestream available for public viewing.