October highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with Mecklenburg County seeing a rise in related homicides. Activities like the Empowerment Walk and "Purple Thursday" aim to educate and support survivors.

Mecklenburg County renamed its social services building after Catherine M. Wilson, the county's first African American program administrator, celebrating her dedication to public service.

The Statesville Police Department advises on social media to lock doors and close windows to prevent vehicle thefts after over 850,000 were stolen nationwide in 2024.

The Statesville Police Department showcased Officer Dakota Brannon, a School Resource Officer at Oakwood Middle School, who values creating a safe, happy school environment and building connections with students.

The Catawba County Firefighters Museum will hold a Community Day on October 11 with tours, activities, and free food to honor first responders and celebrate firefighting history.

Bicyclist Paul Rucker, 59, was fatally hit by a vehicle driven by Kesha Jackson in Charlotte. Jackson faces charges; impairment not identified. Witnesses are sought for the ongoing investigation.

Leetwain Darrell Tate was arrested by CMPD, charged with sexual crimes against minors, and dismissed from his school bus driver job. The crimes did not occur at school, and there may be more victims.

Henderson Grove Church Road in Rowan County will be closed from October 6 to November 4 for construction, with a detour via U.S. 29, Peeler Road, I-85, and Peach Orchard Road.

The N.C. Department of Transportation warns of heavy traffic near Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR events from Oct 3-5 and advises alternative routes.

The Hickory 5K Series ends with the Trick or Trot 5K, a Halloween-themed run in northeast Hickory on Oct. 25, supporting the Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund.

The NWS has forecasted a mix of cloudy and sunny weather for Charlotte, NC, with rain chances today and sunny days ahead, including highs in the mid-70s to 80 degrees.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office praised MUSC's upcoming Lancaster Hospital for its expected benefits to law enforcement and community healthcare.

Officer Hunter Bell and his K-9 partner, Joko, are known faces at N.B. Mills Elementary, promoting safety and fostering a trusting environment for students.