Cabarrus County's ITS Department won first place in the Digital Counties Survey for enhancing civic engagement with technology, such as an Early Voting Wait Times app. This marks their consistent top 10 presence over 13 years.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office uses social media to educate residents on tech tools to prevent car theft, highlighting apps that manage vehicles remotely, dash cams with motion alerts, and using Apple AirTags for tracking.

Hickory, NC will encounter traffic disruptions due to North Center Street's closure for sewer repair from July 14-25, with detours planned for affected residents.

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two individuals from a sinking jon boat near Bald Head Island, North Carolina; one person clung to a cooler in the water, the other stayed on the partially submerged vessel.

A Providence Day School football coach was arrested for inappropriate conduct with a minor, including indecent liberties and buying alcohol for a 17-year-old student.

Charlotte Fire Department and Mecklenburg EMS have a new contract to optimize EMT staffing and 911 response, with planned increases in resources and staff.

The Huntersville Town Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which enhances public safety and infrastructure without raising taxes, following public input.

The FBI in Charlotte has issued an Amber Alert for Valeria Gonzalez Hernandez, a 13-year-old girl missing since June 25, 2025, last seen at a Raleigh bus stop.

A multi-vehicle crash on I-77 near Davidson, NC, injured 12 people and disrupted traffic, with emergency services responding and lanes closed for a duration.

Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office welcomes three new members, including a former U.S. Marine, a highly-educated veteran, and a private sector professional, each bringing diverse experiences and skills to the team.

Citigroup plans to invest $16.1 million in a new Charlotte office, creating 510 jobs with an average salary of $133,435, and increasing its local workforce to 785.

The Union County Government Center in Monroe is undergoing a renovation, redirecting its main entrance to a temporary one for six months starting July 21, with services continuing as normal.

N.C. DOT begins work on a new bridge as part of a $249 million N.C. 150 renovation project, causing night lane closures on I-77 for Mooresville commuters.