Former school resource officer Austin Tyler Moore was arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material; no victims were linked to the school where he worked.

The Statesville Police Department is hiring a Crime Analyst to decode crime patterns and assist in addressing criminal activity, with applications open until December 29, 2025.

The Union County Fire Marshal's Office was named Agency of the Year by Safe Kids Union County for their commitment to fire safety education and prevention.

Union County has announced holiday closures affecting government offices and services, including libraries, parks, waste centers, and emergency water services.

Hickory and Burke County officials opened a new hangar at Hickory Regional Airport to increase aviation capacity and economic activity, with local leaders expecting positive regional impacts.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department warned about "The Wet Bandits," burglars targeting homes with children, and humorously questioned Greensboro PD's hiring checks on social media.

Charlotte jumped to fourth in the Digital Cities Survey, led by its I&T department's focus on community-oriented technology, like the Vision Zero Dashboard, and aims even higher next year.

CMPD investigates the death of an unresponsive juvenile found in the Hickory Grove Division. Despite medical efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Local authorities in Mooresville, NC, are probing a shooting incident reported via calls and ShotSpotter. Officers found shell casings but no immediate arrests.

North Carolina ranks low in public educational funding and teacher pay, with a substantial decrease in teacher salaries and investment in education compared to other states. Despite progress in funding equity, overall resources remain inadequate.

Mr. Bankhead was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle in a fatal Charlotte traffic accident after failing to yield, according to CMPD. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective Leung or Charlotte Crime Stoppers.

Mecklenburg County promotes holiday recycling, urging residents to sort waste correctly and utilize local recycling centers to manage increased trash volumes.

An explosion in Salisbury injured 12 firefighters at a house fire. The cause remains unknown; however, injuries are non-life-threatening. Two dogs died, and eight people were displaced.