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.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police reported a successful New Year's Eve operation in Uptown, with minimal incidents and two arrests, thanks to multi-agency collaboration.

Monroe, NC's administrative offices will be closed on New Year's Day, but emergency services are available at 911 and non-emergencies at 704-289-1591.

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

Charlotte's New Year begins with a chilly and cloudy morning, leading to a sunny day with highs of 56°F. The weekend forecast includes likely rain and highs near 58°F, shifting to a wet Saturday and a clearer Sunday.

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.

Charlotte police are probing a homicide following an early Wednesday assault report on Rozzelles Ferry Road, leading to a victim's death from gunshot wounds.

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.

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.

E Robertson Road bridge near South Pointe High School in Rock Hill will close for replacement, impacting local traffic and requiring detours via Neely, Crawford, and Ogden Roads until June.

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

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.