Two Monroe Police Officers were honored with the 2025 Flock Safety Solved Award for using LPR technology to dismantle a multi-state vehicle theft ring.

Windsor Windows & Doors received a $110,357 incentive check from Monroe City for their local economic contribution and for exceeding investment expectations in their Monroe facility.

Gastonia Police K-9 aids in the successful search for a missing 93-year-old woman, illustrating interdepartmental collaboration and the importance of canine units in rescue operations.

Bradford Neighborhood Park in Davidson has completed its second expansion, adding a picnic shelter, walking loop, and playground enhancements with funding from ARPA.

The Statesville Police introduced SRO Officer Shannon Finis, who works at Northview Academy, highlighting her commitment to student relationships and 12 years of law enforcement experience.

One person was injured and another arrested after a domestic dispute in Matthews, NC, where a wife sustained a gunshot wound and her husband was charged with assault.

Mecklenburg County renamed a building after the late water quality advocate Rusty Rozzelle, who served the Storm Water Services Water Quality team for 45 years.

CMPD warns of scammers posing as officers, using caller ID spoofing and real names to demand payment and personal info, threatening legal action. Citizens are urged to be vigilant and report suspicious calls.

Ioannis Vlahos is charged with felony hit-and-run and other offenses after the fatal injury of Mark Hendel in Charlotte. The CMPD is seeking public assistance in the ongoing investigation.

Refurbishments limit access at Hickory's Riverwalk Old Lenoir Road bridge, but alternative trailheads at Rotary-Geitner Park and Hickory City Park remain open for outdoor enthusiasts.

Gastonia offers a Free Excess Household Trash Week from September 22-26, 2025, allowing residents to dispose of unwanted items like furniture and dried paint, but excludes yard waste and certain materials.

Gastonia Police reported over 2,500 property crimes in 2024, using their Real-Time Crime Center and Flock technology to solve cases, including one with damages over $3,000.

James Gabriel Jr., 62, was charged with multiple drug offenses following a Mooresville Police raid that seized methamphetamine, cocaine, and over $12,000 in cash. He was given a $350,000 bond, and the investigation is ongoing.