Concord seeks artists for the Les Myers Park Mural Project, focusing on themes of nature, community, history, and harmony. The mural will be on the park's tennis wall, with submissions due by January 13, 2025.

An American Airlines flight to Charlotte returned to New York after a bird strike, landing safely at JFK with no injuries reported. Passengers were re-accommodated with overnight stays.

Nick Aceves is appointed as Rowan County's Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, replacing the retiring Don Bringle. Aceves brings a 20-year tenure and experience from Salisbury's department.

The search continues for Candice Jean Aufrecht, missing since March 8, 2023. She was last seen at a Lincolnton Chick-fil-A with Zachary Ramey. Authorities seek public help.

A boil water notice is in effect for the Burnt Store area due to repairs at a water treatment plant, with guidance to use boiled or bottled water until further notice.

A cold weather shelter will open in Charlotte County due to dropping temperatures, requiring pre-registration for guests by 8 p.m. at the Charlotte CARE Center.

Charlotte mourns Ta'Haley Payton, found dead after disappearing in late November. Payton was last seen on Charlottetowne Avenue; details of her death are pending.

One person died in an early morning crash on I-485 in northeast Charlotte, with emergency services responding and an investigation underway. Traffic delays were minimal.

East Mecklenburg High School was on a modified lockdown due to social media threats. Instruction continued with limited hallway movement and increased security. The nature of the threats wasn't disclosed, but disciplinary actions were mentioned.

A 21-year-old man, Yeferson Orozco Velasquez, died in a high-speed car crash after his vehicle hit a tree in east Charlotte. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Charlotte County advises Burnt Store area residents to boil water due to repairs at the treatment plant, with Charlotte County Utilities confirming the notice affects all drinking and cooking water.

FEMA's Disaster Recovery Center in Englewood, FL, provides hurricane aid six days a week, excluding Sundays, with a deadline for assistance applications set for January 7, 2025.

Lancaster County has started building a new $90 million detention center aiming to nearly triple inmate capacity by 2027. It's funded by a 1% sales tax and some federal funds.