Charlotte Fire Department handled over 1,100 emergencies, including fires and accidents, during extreme winter conditions in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Battalion Chief Bradley Elmore is honored by the Hickory Fire Department for his nearly 30-year career marked by dedication and leadership in firefighting.

The Hickory Police Department is implementing the P.A.C.T. initiative to enhance traffic safety, focusing on infractions like red-light running, distracted driving, and speeding.

Mecklenburg County extends the deadline for residents and businesses to list taxable personal property. Details must be submitted by February 2, 2026, to avoid a 10% penalty.

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 faces snowy conditions; NCDOT and crews clear roads after pre-storm brine application, with residents urged to stay indoors to ease cleanup efforts.

Mooresville, NC reopens several major roads following adverse weather, but officials caution residents to limit non-essential travel due to lingering hazardous conditions.

Mooresville, NC extends town office closures citing safety concerns, modifies service schedules, moves Board of Commissioners meeting online, and promises updates.

Extreme winter weather prompts Mecklenburg County to close county offices and services, maintain abuse hotlines, enforce a state of emergency, and urges residents to conserve energy and ensure safety.

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.

A driver was rescued after their truck plunged into a retention pond in east Charlotte due to loss of vehicle control amid heavy snow. No injuries were reported, and authorities urged caution near water during severe weather.

A multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 85 in Kannapolis led to over 100 vehicles being stranded, with responders addressing hundreds of crashes due to severe winter conditions. No fatalities were reported.