Charlotte's Solid Waste Services announced changes in collection schedule for the holiday season, with no collections on Christmas Day and altered dates following. Regular service resumes on New Year's Day. Christmas tree disposal begins January 5.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are searching for missing James Elbert Harris, last seen on N Tryon Street, who may be disoriented due to cognitive issues.

Charlotte County warns of intermittent lane closures on Midway Boulevard due to fiber installation by Blue Streak Telecommunications, with advised caution for commuters.

The CMPD is investigating multiple homicides across Charlotte, with two teens killed in Steele Creek, a welfare check revealing a fatal shooting in Westover, and an assault victim dying in Providence Division.

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny and steadily warming weather in Charlotte for the upcoming week, with highs nearing 70 degrees by Christmas Day.

Mooresville, NC, is close to finishing the Center Avenue Stormwater Project; however, newly identified additional work has delayed the road's reopening until late January.

The Monroe Police Department celebrated K9 Diesel with a ceremony, highlighting his skills and thanking him for his service, complete with his favorite toy, tennis balls.

Charlotte's weather is set to be pleasant with sunny days and mild evenings, with temperatures ranging from the high 50s to low 70s near the end of December.

CMPD arrested Rethanachantra Em and Borein Ngiem for their alleged involvement in a homicide and have charged them with multiple offenses, including First Degree Murder.

Lancaster PD hosts "Christmas on the Courts" with free toys, winter clothing, food, and basketball for the community, highlighting local partnerships and generosity.

CMPD seeks help finding missing 84-year-old Sylvia Smith, who suffers from cognitive impairment and was last seen December 20, 2025, on Village Glen Lane.

Authorities in Charlotte are investigating a homicide on East Woodlawn Road, where an individual was found with gunshot wounds early Saturday and later died in the hospital.

Charlotte's weather forecast predicts sunny skies and rising temperatures, with highs in the 60s approaching Christmas and exceeding 70°F later in the week.