Charlotte's weather cools to 43°F with strong winds. Night temperatures drop to 26°F. The week ahead will see calm weather, with highs around 50-57°F and mostly clear skies.

The City of Statesville NC promotes energy efficiency on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day via social media, offering tips to save money and reduce ecological impact.

Mecklenburg County announces service closures for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, with various departments and facilities closed, but parks open and essential services like abuse hotlines operational.

Monroe Police officers received handmade appreciation cards from Child Time of Monroe's children on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and shared the moment on social media.

A fatal crash in Charlotte on Jan 3 involving a Toyota and a BMW claimed the life of 16-year-old Comfort Antwi. The CMPD is investigating, with toxicology results pending.

The Statesville Police Department honored officers on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, expressing gratitude and underscoring the importance of community trust.

The Statesville Police highlight January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, addressing the hidden issue and urging public vigilance and community engagement to combat trafficking.

Iredell County contemplates fire service reform, with proposals addressing funding equity and response efficiency, per a consulting report. The Commissioners plan to use the report in future financial planning.

The new Energy Saver North Carolina program in Charlotte offers rebates for home efficiency and appliance electrification to help residents save on energy bills.

Charlotte County calls for volunteers to join advisory boards for local services, with positions open on various MSBU and TU boards, including the Barrier Island Fire Service MSBU. Terms end on October 31 of various years up to 2028.

Union County residents may see smoke from a controlled burn at the local landfill for vegetation management, with safety measures in place and operations continuing as normal.

A $6 million resurfacing project of N.C. 49 will start soon, with work mostly during nighttime to avoid traffic disruptions, aiming for completion by summer 2027.

A Jeep and dump truck collided on Wilkinson Boulevard, resulting in the death of 44-year-old Michael Ellis Presnell and injuring a juvenile. The CMPD is investigating the incident.