Rowan County libraries and health organizations collaborate against heart disease, offering blood pressure stations and health resources at an event at the Rowan Public Library.

NCDOT advances an overhead design for I-77 South Express Lanes, influenced by community feedback aimed at reducing neighborhood and environmental impacts.

Windsor Park Elementary students received board games funded by a City of Charlotte Microgrant, fostering screen-free family fun and community engagement.

Huntersville experienced significant improvement in road conditions, with focused clearing of secondary roads and increased plowing efforts, as shared by the local fire department.

NCDOT extends U.S. 421 southbound lane closure near Exit 246 for bridge repairs until February 5 due to delays from a recent winter storm. Detours are in place and motorists should allow extra travel time.

Operation Queen City Safe has been relaunched by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police and partner agencies to reduce crime, resulting in 133 traffic stops, 51 citations, 17 arrests, drug and firearm seizures, and strengthened community ties.

A pedestrian, Bernard Johnson, was fatally struck by a vehicle in Charlotte; the driver was not impaired, but Johnson's toxicology results are pending. Witnesses are sought for the ongoing investigation.

Missing 18-year-old Yadira Hernandez Castro was found dead following a snowstorm; initial findings suggest alcohol and cold temperatures were factors, but no foul play is indicated.

Siemens Energy is expanding its Charlotte operations with a $421 million investment, creating 500 jobs and enhancing its transformer and turbine production. This move signals confidence in the local economy and workforce.

Newton Police shot Ahmon Henderson during a trespassing incident; he escaped the hospital and now faces various charges, including possession of a stolen firearm. He is considered armed and dangerous.

The National Weather Service warns of black ice in the Charlotte region, advising caution during the morning commute due to refreezing of melted snow.

The Kannapolis Police Department invites kids aged 4-10 to join their annual coloring contest, with a deadline of March 15, 2026. Winners will receive prizes and recognition from local law enforcement.

Charlotte Fire Department handled over 1,100 emergencies, including fires and accidents, during extreme winter conditions in Charlotte, North Carolina.