Huntersville waste collection schedule has shifted due to service interruptions, with a two-day delay this week and a one-day delay next week. Yard waste pickup is on hold.

Duke Energy asks Carolinas customers to reduce energy use due to a cold snap, to prevent power outages and manage high demand. They suggest thermostat adjustments and minimizing use of appliances during peak hours.

Charlotte experiences freezing conditions; a cold weather advisory is issued, with morning temperatures at 11°F and possible wind chills down to -5°F in the mountains.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather warning for residents in and around Charlotte, N.C., with dangerous wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

Investigation launched into a deputy-involved fatal shooting in Fort Mill, where an individual with a knife was shot after allegedly charging at a York County deputy.

Huntersville delays trash collection due to an expected snowstorm, prioritizing safety over normal refuse removal schedules. Residents are advised to stay updated via town communications.

Organizations in Charlotte collaborate to offer emergency shelter and aid during severe winter weather, activating protocols and providing transport to shelters for the homeless.

Charlotte's District 2 will hold a town hall meeting by Council Member Malcolm Graham discussing the I-77 expansion, crime, safety, and growth, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

The NCDOT is closing lanes on U.S. 421 Southbound in Forsyth County for bridge repairs, due to damage from a December incident, with detours in place.

Detectives arrested Diamonte Galloway for the murder of David Damelle Alexander after a weeks-long investigation by the CMPD and cooperation with Chesapeake PD.

Huntersville will hold a public hearing on February 3 to discuss traffic calming on Central Avenue. Residents can speak at Town Hall if they sign up by 5:55 p.m. However, no remote participation options have been offered.

Multiple tractor-trailer incidents on I-85 near Charlotte caused traffic delays, with one event leading to a closure of the southbound lanes. Despite the severe accidents, no fatalities were reported.

Union County Fire Marshal Jon Williams advises residents on how to safely stay warm during power outages, warning against hazardous heating methods and emphasizing the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.