Mecklenburg County extends the deadline for residents and businesses to list taxable personal property. Details must be submitted by February 2, 2026, to avoid a 10% penalty.

Mooresville, NC extends town office closures citing safety concerns, modifies service schedules, moves Board of Commissioners meeting online, and promises updates.

Extreme winter weather prompts Mecklenburg County to close county offices and services, maintain abuse hotlines, enforce a state of emergency, and urges residents to conserve energy and ensure safety.

A multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 85 in Kannapolis led to over 100 vehicles being stranded, with responders addressing hundreds of crashes due to severe winter conditions. No fatalities were reported.

FBI Director Kash Patel leads the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a most wanted fugitive, after nine years. Arrested in Mexico and extradited to Charlotte, the case highlights inter-agency collaboration and the FBI's global reach.

A Mount Holly woman is accused of abusing her daughter during a laundry dispute, facing charges including child abuse and assault by strangulation. Her bond is set at $150,000 with a no-contact order for her children.

Charlotte police arrested a juvenile after a vehicle chase linked to a shooting into an occupied dwelling; the suspect led officers across different divisions before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

Hickory street crews are prepping for a winter storm by brining roads and asking residents to move cars for plowing. Priority is given to major roads.

Charlotte invites residents to help plan its future growth at community events and through a survey, with seven of fourteen area plans approved by the City Council.

Zaire Witherspoon was charged with kidnapping and other offenses after being found with three juveniles who went missing from a North Carolina treatment facility.

Concord Fire Department swiftly contained a fire on Main St SW, extinguishing it in under ten minutes. The origins are under investigation by the Fire Marshals Office.

Sergeant Adrian Totillo of the Hickory Police Department has been promoted to Lieutenant and will serve as Baker PACT Patrol Commander starting January 18, 2026.

Union County partners with the American Red Cross to open a shelter at Monroe Middle School for residents affected by Winter Storm Fern, providing amenities and protection. The shelter, welcoming pets, also includes health screening amid concerns.