Statesville Police seek public help to identify two white male suspects in a Harbor Freight theft, who fled in a silver Mercedes SUV. Call 704-878-3406 or submit anonymous tips.

I-85 South to I-40 East ramp in Orange County to close for drainage work on January 20, with a detour via US 70 East. Reopening planned for January 22. NCDOT advises planning routes in advance.

NCDOT plans to install an all-way stop at N.C. 62 and Coltrane Mill Road intersection for increased safety, with work delayed to January 16th due to weather.

Jamie Cornleious Kinsey, previously reported missing, has been found safe by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Charlotte police seek help finding missing 90-year-old Robert Battle with dementia, last seen at his home on Old Coach Road, wearing dark khakis and a gray/blue jacket.

Mecklenburg County Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington resigns, effective January 2026, after leading through the pandemic and implementing public health initiatives.

Charlotte's weather forecast includes sun, showers, and possible snow, with mild temperatures and varying wind conditions. The NWS warns of fire danger in the area.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police report a 9% decline in crime rate and a 21% decrease in violent crimes for 2025, attributing success to proactive policing and community initiatives.

Statesville, N.C., police department's non-emergency phone lines faced an outage but 911 remained active; the issue was later resolved as announced on Facebook.

The Statesville Police stress the need for teen driver safety education, citing over 12,000 teen-related crashes during the "100 Deadliest Days." They urge the community to discuss safe driving during Teen Driving Awareness Month.

Fire Chief David Jennings retires after 50 years with the Flint Hill Fire Department, passing the role to Todd Wisner, who brings 20 years of firefighting experience.

Every member of the Union County Fire Marshal's team is now fire inspection certified, with primary field investigators also certified as fire investigators, enhancing their fire prevention and investigation capabilities.

Mecklenburg County partners with Anuvia to provide residents with up to eight free counseling sessions at CRCs, welcoming walk-ins for mental health support.