Charlotte experiences a cold morning with sunny skies and a high of 45°F. The clear weather will continue through New Year's Day, with a gradual warm-up. Rain is possible Friday night into Saturday, but Sunday should be ideal for outdoor activities.

Hickory's Eighth Ave NE will be closed for tree trimming on Jan 6-7, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, affecting westbound traffic and limiting eastbound to one lane.

A suspect attempted to flee a traffic stop, but was quickly apprehended by a police K9 unit in Monroe, resulting in charges including possession of methamphetamine and marijuana.

A traffic signal outage at Hwy. 51 and Sycamore Commons Shopping Center in Matthews is causing delays. Police advise treating the intersection as a four-way stop. Repair crews are expected, but no restoration time was given.

Cherryville organizes various New Year's events, including a library party, a musket blast tradition, and natural experiences at Kings Mountain State Park.

Mecklenburg County provides a free Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Center for secure child custody exchanges amid intimate partner violence concerns.

CMPD is hosting a vote for 'Officer Good Boi of 2025' between K9s Alvin and Robi at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, highlighting their unique skills and personalities.

Concord Government reminds residents to put live Christmas trees curbside, sans decorations, for eco-friendly disposal, and artificial ones as bulky trash. Use CARTology App or website for waste schedules.

The Charlotte Fire Department uses the traditional pompier ladder in recruit training, emphasizing values like focus and discipline, and honoring firefighting history.

The Huntersville Fire Department efficiently extinguished a vehicle fire on the 16700 Block of Northcross Drive, with no reported injuries and minimal traffic disruption.

A fatal collision occurred in Charlotte, involving a Honda CR-V and BMW 335i, resulting in two deaths, serious injuries to one driver, and life-threatening injuries to a child. Speed is a suspected factor; investigations continue.

A man died following a single-vehicle crash on Carmel Road in Charlotte-Mecklenburg; speed was a factor, with a toxicology report pending. Police urge witnesses to contact Detective Mercedes with any information.

A truck driver faces federal charges for a Dec. 26 bank robbery and shootout with law enforcement, as announced by the FBI Charlotte branch. Details remain under investigation.