Hickory drivers are advised of a detour at Tate Boulevard SE and McDonald Parkway SE due to traffic signal repairs on Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flaggers will direct traffic.

Battalion Chief Nick Reed retired from the Hickory Fire Department after 30 years of service, leaving a legacy of firefighting excellence and leadership.

An 18-year-old from Mint Hill was arrested for planning a New Year's Eve attack under ISIS influence, targeting civilians with knives and hammers; his radicalization was evident in social media posts and talks with an undercover agent.

The Huntersville Fire Department used social media to wish the community a Happy New Year and remind them to be safe, including not drinking and driving and being careful with fireworks and firearms.

Gaston County is hiring a Community Outreach Worker for their Health & Human Services team, requiring a high school diploma or GED; experience is a plus.

A homicide investigation is underway in Mooresville after an attempted armed robbery involving THC vape pens led to gunfire at Mazeppa Park, with one juvenile dead and another injured.

North Carolina Governor offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the murderers of Khari Ikeem Shytez Wilkes, who was fatally shot in Kannapolis.

Sculptor Charles Pilkey donated his artwork, "The Architect’s Dream," to the Rowan Cabarrus Community College, enhancing the college's public art collection.

Rowan County Animal Shelter releases 2026 event schedule, highlighting community engagement and pet adoption with discount adoption events and a new Doggie Day Out Program.

Cherryville organizes various New Year's events, including a library party, a musket blast tradition, and natural experiences at Kings Mountain State Park.

Concord Government reminds residents to put live Christmas trees curbside, sans decorations, for eco-friendly disposal, and artificial ones as bulky trash. Use CARTology App or website for waste schedules.

The Charlotte Fire Department uses the traditional pompier ladder in recruit training, emphasizing values like focus and discipline, and honoring firefighting history.

A truck driver faces federal charges for a Dec. 26 bank robbery and shootout with law enforcement, as announced by the FBI Charlotte branch. Details remain under investigation.