A driver was rescued after their truck plunged into a retention pond in east Charlotte due to loss of vehicle control amid heavy snow. No injuries were reported, and authorities urged caution near water during severe weather.

A multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 85 in Kannapolis led to over 100 vehicles being stranded, with responders addressing hundreds of crashes due to severe winter conditions. No fatalities were reported.

CMPD is searching for missing 64-year-old Jammelee Evans, with cognitive impairment, last seen on Sunset Road, Charlotte. Public assistance is requested.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather warning for residents in and around Charlotte, N.C., with dangerous wind chills as low as 5 below zero.

FBI Director Kash Patel leads the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a most wanted fugitive, after nine years. Arrested in Mexico and extradited to Charlotte, the case highlights inter-agency collaboration and the FBI's global reach.

Investigation launched into a deputy-involved fatal shooting in Fort Mill, where an individual with a knife was shot after allegedly charging at a York County deputy.

Mecklenburg County declares state of emergency due to severe winter weather, closing parks, libraries, and recycling centers on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Residents are advised to stay indoors.

Huntersville delays trash collection due to an expected snowstorm, prioritizing safety over normal refuse removal schedules. Residents are advised to stay updated via town communications.

Two Charlotte-Mecklenburg school buses collided in south Charlotte; eight students aboard one bus were unharmed. The buses met at Bertonley Ave and Water Oak Rd near Randolph Middle School. The cause and charges are undisclosed.

A Mount Holly woman is accused of abusing her daughter during a laundry dispute, facing charges including child abuse and assault by strangulation. Her bond is set at $150,000 with a no-contact order for her children.

Charlotte police arrested a juvenile after a vehicle chase linked to a shooting into an occupied dwelling; the suspect led officers across different divisions before abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police shared their 2025 Public Safety Report online, highlighting proactive measures, drug and weapon seizures, and emphasizing community engagement.

Hickory street crews are prepping for a winter storm by brining roads and asking residents to move cars for plowing. Priority is given to major roads.