Two Mint Hill police officers are recovering after being shot during a child custody exchange; the suspect was killed. The community is shaken but hopeful for the officers' recovery.

CMPD arrested Brionce Parks, 26, for felony child abuse and exposing a child to a controlled substance after the death of one-year-old Kamelah Michilena in Charlotte.

Inmate Jason Hicks, 42, died after a medical emergency at Mecklenburg County Detention Center, marking the facility's fourth in-custody death in 2025.

During Thanksgiving week, Gastonia's GoGastonia transport provided 3,050 rides to 855 riders, with improved service times and 91.1% demand fulfillment despite holiday quietness.

The Salisbury Police Department, with Cloniger Automotive, held its 25th annual bike giveaway, spreading holiday cheer and engaging with the community.

Mooresville, NC seeks a Construction Project Manager, offering a $2,000 bonus. The role is vital for infrastructure development; applications are invited via Facebook.

CMPD is investigating an early morning death of a juvenile on Queen City Drive. The cause of death is under investigation, and authorities seek public assistance.

Charlotte's holiday weather mix includes cloudy skies and sunshine, with highs up to 58 degrees today. The weekend remains mostly favorable with a slight chance of rain by Monday. Temperatures will drop midweek with sunny and cooler conditions.

A house fire on Christmas Eve in Gaston County was addressed by multiple fire departments; no occupants were found trapped after initial entrapment concerns.

A Union County Sheriff's Deputy, Sergeant Alex Xavier, delivered Amazon packages himself after a tote went missing, ensuring timely holiday cheer for families in Monroe, North Carolina.

Lincolnton Fire Department quickly extinguished a house fire, preventing injuries and damage, and saving a dog, due to prompt action and support from neighboring fire crews.

Statesville firefighters extinguished a Christmas Eve brush fire in the Hidden Lakes neighborhood with help from a child 'elf' bringing holiday cheer.

A young resident named Corbyn in Concord, NC, was recognized by the Fire Department for alerting authorities to smoke from a neighbor's garage, saving dogs and preventing further damage.