The Statesville Police Department is hiring Police Telecommunicators for night shifts, emphasizing the importance and urgency of the role in emergency response. Applications close on December 29, 2025.

A man was fatally shot outside a daycare in east Charlotte, triggering a police investigation with no immediate threat to the community deemed by authorities.

Concord is maintaining its safety through collaborative efforts and invites citizens to join its Public Safety Academy to learn about local safety operations.

Kannapolis' Annual Christmas Parade saw local groups win awards for originality, creativity, and presentation in various categories, with A.L. Brown JV and Varsity Cheerleaders taking top school honors.

Charlotte's weather forecast includes a sunny day, light winds, and a high of 49 degrees. Temperatures will drop to 31 degrees tonight. The week brings variable conditions with possible rain on Thursday and Friday returning to sun.

Laketta Shunta English was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Gastonia that killed Cody Cochran and injured another. She faces charges and is held on $500,000 bond.

Mecklenburg County is seeking a nonprofit tenant for its facility at 2324 Lasalle St. to offer youth-oriented community services focusing on education and economic mobility.

Operation Safe Season in Charlotte led by CMPD resulted in zero violent crimes in Uptown, 36 arrests, 661 grams of marijuana seized, and 20 firearms removed.

Statesville Police host "Coffee with a Cop" for community engagement at the local McDonald's on December 16, aiming to foster better police-community relations.

The Charlotte Fire Department introduced an electric fire engine to its fleet, allowing for quieter, more sustainable operations. Firefighters are training with this new vehicle, which includes a backup diesel system.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested four people and seized stolen firearms on Northlake Mall Drive following a report of suspicious activity. Charges include a weapon of mass destruction and conspiracy to commit motor vehicle theft.

A yellow 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon was reported stolen in Statesville, prompting the police to ask the community for assistance in locating the vehicle.

Dominic Connelly, a fugitive wanted for murder and attempted murder, was arrested after a manhunt, with law enforcement collaboration highlighted in the FBI's announcement.