The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office pledged to continue serving with integrity and collaboration, expressing gratitude towards the community in a New Year's Facebook post.

Kannapolis Fire and Police issued a New Year's safety reminder about fireworks legality and risks, and urged responsible drinking to prevent impaired driving.

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.

The Statesville Police Department's Facebook post wished the community a safe New Year and stressed the importance of collaboration for a safer environment.

Lincolnton invites families to the annual Lincolnton Apple Drop on December 31st, featuring music, food trucks, snowmaking, train rides, and giveaways, with road closures starting at 2 pm for the event.

Rock Hill's Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department received awards for economic impact from Sports Destinations International and programming excellence from SCRPA.

Charlotte's Solid Waste Services announced its 2026 holiday schedule, with changes to select Monday holidays' collection routines and no yard waste pickup during these weeks.

Recycling pickup delays occurred in Salisbury, NC, prompting the city to inform residents through social media to leave bins out for next-day collection. Reasons for the delay were unclear.

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.

Alvin and Robi are the final K9 contenders for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police's 2025 Officer Good Boi title, with public voting to determine the winner.