The new Weddington Road interchange is scheduled to open, aiming to reduce I-485 congestion. Delays may occur; travelers are advised to plan accordingly.

Concord's 2026 waste calendar is available online, listing recycling weeks, holidays affecting collection, and notes on common recycling contaminants. The CARTology app and website provide disposal guidance and service schedules.

The Statesville Police Department shared updates on city infrastructure projects, including the expansion of their station, a new parking garage, and street improvements.

The Statesville Police highlight January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, addressing the hidden issue and urging public vigilance and community engagement to combat trafficking.

The NWS forecasts a mix of rain and potential thunderstorms in Charlotte, NC, with a sunny Sunday followed by changing temperatures and a chance of more rain by next Thursday. A Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of possible severe storms on Saturday.

The Gaston County Museum's new exhibit "Making Our Voices Heard" features the activism of seven North Carolinians and is part of the America 250 NC initiative.

Iredell County contemplates fire service reform, with proposals addressing funding equity and response efficiency, per a consulting report. The Commissioners plan to use the report in future financial planning.

Jessica Ross from Gaston County EMS earned the "Chief Training Officer" title from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, joining 322 CTOs globally.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police celebrated their "Officer Good Boi" contest winner from the Airport Unit on social media, fostering community engagement and recognizing K-9 contributions.

Mooresville Planning Board reschedules a public meeting from January 27 to January 13, 2026, at Town Hall, 6:00 p.m. Further information is available at 704-662-7040 or mooresvillenc.gov.

Concord announces a Bus Art Project inviting artists to submit designs that represent the city for its buses, with a deadline of February 2, 2026. Selected artwork will be displayed on buses for around two years.

Hickory Public Library and My Chapter House bookstore launch "Hickory Reads," a community reading initiative featuring Virginia Evans's novel "The Correspondent," with events and the author's appearance at Hickory Literary Festival.

The Concord-Cabarrus area plans a series of events, from January 15-19, to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The theme is "Keep On Moving!" and includes a wreath laying, awards banquet, parade, and various fairs.