Winter Storm Fern prompts Huntersville officials to close public facilities and declare a state of emergency due to hazardous conditions, urging residents to prepare for power outages and minimize travel.

Extreme winter weather prompts closure of Mecklenburg County offices and services, including DSS and public health offices; emergency services remain operational.

Charlotte faces a severe cold snap with advisories for low wind chills and icy roads. Residents are urged to take precautions against hypothermia and travel hazards.

An Ice Storm Warning is in effect for parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, with potential hazard conditions including power outages and dangerous travel.

Mooresville Police arrested 55-year-old Michael Wilson Lesswing for soliciting a child and prostitution of a minor; he was caught arriving at a meet-up location.

Hickory officials advise residents on protecting pipes from freezing due to a cold front, with tips like insulation, maintaining indoor temperatures, and knowing how to shut off water.

Sergeant Adrian Totillo of the Hickory Police Department has been promoted to Lieutenant and will serve as Baker PACT Patrol Commander starting January 18, 2026.

Union County partners with the American Red Cross to open a shelter at Monroe Middle School for residents affected by Winter Storm Fern, providing amenities and protection. The shelter, welcoming pets, also includes health screening amid concerns.

Charlotte authorities are investigating a weekend death after a woman with a fatal injury arrived at a hospital. Detectives are gathering evidence and seeking information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg declares a state of emergency due to severe winter weather; Grady Cole Center to become a storm shelter providing essentials and services.

Alejandro Rosales Castillo, previously on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, was captured in Mexico and returned to the US by the FBI, along with fugitive Ryan Wedding, to face murder charges.

The Matthews Police Department charged a Town employee, who was then placed on leave. The Town emphasized these actions don't reflect on Matthews Fire & EMS as a whole. Further details are withheld pending investigation.

Over 170 people connected to Shining Light Baptist Academy are under quarantine after a measles exposure from an unvaccinated child. No Union County cases confirmed but precautions are in place.