Hickory, NC city offices announce Christmas and New Year's closures and service schedule changes, including waste collection delays, library closures, modified rec center hours, and essential services remaining available.

Matthews inaugurated its new Board of Commissioners on December 8, electing officials for a two-year term, including Mayor Higdon and Mayor Pro Tem Chambers.

One student died and another was injured in a stabbing at North Forsyth High School after a fight escalated. The Sheriff's Office is investigating, and the school was closed for a day of mourning.

Dusty Lewis Faile, 39, is charged with tattooing and supplying drugs to a minor after a two-month probe following an October report. His arrest led to the discovery of tattoo equipment and narcotics.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for missing 31-year-old Frezja Matisse Baker and asking for public assistance. She was last seen on December 4, 2025, in Charlotte.

NCDOT announces a temporary closure of U.S. 64 Business at the Albermarle Road overpass in Asheboro for bridge construction, with a detour via the U.S. 64 Bypass and I-73/74.

The National Weather Service forecasts brisk winds, partly sunny skies, and temperatures climbing to 53 degrees in Charlotte, NC, with gusts up to 37 mph.

Charlotte seeks partners for a workforce initiative to train talent for future transportation projects, supported by a sales tax referendum expected to raise $19.4 billion over 30 years.

Doug Wilson was officially sworn in as Mayor of Kannapolis, NC, with Isaiah Payne and Naomi Hatchell as new council members, and Ryan Dayvault as Mayor Pro Tem.

Gaston County Police urge pet rabies vaccinations after a quarantined kitten exposed to the virus had to be euthanized. The 18th case this year emphasizes the importance of vaccination for pets.

Gaston County confirmed its 18th rabies case after unvaccinated kittens were exposed to a rabid skunk, leading to the euthanization and positive rabies diagnosis of one kitten.

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in northeast Charlotte; transported to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Details on charges remain unclear.

Hickory Police investigate an early Sunday homicide involving a shooting after a domestic dispute; no charges against the identified shooter as of December 8, 2025.