The Statesville Police Department is undergoing expansion, including a new parking garage with completion dates set for March and August 2026, with updates provided via their social media.

NCDOT starts replacing the Linwood Road bridge in Mooresville, with R.E. Burns and Sons Co managing the $1.7 million project; completion expected by fall 2026, detours to affect local traffic.

Lenoir Rhyne Blvd NE in Hickory will be closed from 7th Ave to Highland Ave for traffic signal work tonight from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic will be rerouted to 8th St NE.

A crash involving a Toyota Tundra and Mustang closed a Charlotte road due to downed power lines; police found liquor and drug paraphernalia in the truck.

Kannapolis announces its annual loose leaf collection starts November 3, urging residents to place leaves curbside, without mixing with debris, for vacuum trucks to collect on scheduled days.

The NWS forecasts sunny weather in Charlotte, NC, with a high of 61°F and a frost advisory from 2-9 AM Saturday. The week ahead looks sunny and warmer.

An 8th grader at Monroe Middle School was found with an unloaded handgun on campus. The incident was resolved safely, and it's under investigation by local authorities.

One person was seriously injured in a northeast Charlotte apartment fire, with crews controlling flames within 20 minutes. The cause is under investigation.

The Gastonia Police Department hosted the UPWDA K-9 Trials, where US police K-9 teams completed tests and shared techniques, highlighting their critical role in law enforcement.

Construction has started on Charlotte’s $16.4 million Rail Trail Bridge, designed to link Uptown and South End, enhancing pedestrian and bicycle access across the city.

NCDOT invites public input on proposed I-77 improvements, including extra express lanes, interchanges, and bike paths, through meetings and online resources.

The Hickory Elks Lodge is nearing completion of its Veterans Memorial in partnership with the City of Hickory, designed to honor all six branches of the US military.

Hickory drivers should expect a temporary detour as First Street NW closes for building renovations. The street is scheduled to reopen by Friday, Nov. 7, and downtown access will remain open.