Suzanne Howard is named Special Guest for Concord's 97th Christmas Parade, marking her decades of involvement. She will not co-host this year but will ride in the parade.

The upcoming weather in Charlotte, NC, is expected to be mostly sunny with mild temperatures, although there's a chance of showers and thunderstorms late Friday night.

Maersk has chosen Mecklenburg County as its North American HQ, creating 520 jobs and investing $16 million into the expansion. The company praises Charlotte's infrastructure and workforce for its growth.

Mecklenburg County announces closures of various county offices and services on November 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but parks remain open and urgent service hotlines will operate.

Harris Teeter is opening a new store in Kannapolis in summer 2027, part of the Market at Millstone development, which includes housing and job opportunities, near where the brand originated.

Matthews seeks a representative for the County Agricultural Advisory Board to shape local farming and land use, following the establishment of a Voluntary Agricultural District program.

CMPD investigates a fatal pedestrian collision where Olvin Calero Martinez was hit by a vehicle and later died; driver Guadalupe Garcia Martinez cooperated, and impairment may have affected the pedestrian.

The Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund donates $4,500 to support Hickory children through the Bikes for Tykes and Cops for Tots programs during the holiday season.

Hickory city offices close on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving, but Solid Waste services continue. Public libraries close early on Nov. 26 and reopen Nov. 29. Recreation centers have varied schedules, while parks remain open daily.

A South Carolina woman was arrested for attempting to terminate her pregnancy at 27 weeks, facing attempted murder and child neglect charges. The infant remains in critical condition.

Emergency crews in Avery County are battling a wildfire that has spread across 120 acres, with 50% containment and no evacuations or road closures necessary.

Charlotte faces increased fire risk due to low humidity and strong winds; residents urged to exercise caution and check with local authorities before burning.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg County officials released a statement reassuring the community about their commitment to diversity and distancing local law enforcement from federal immigration activities.