Hickory's Public Art Commission unveils an 8.5 feet tall sculpture "FREEDOM: An Homage to Harriet Tubman" in Taft Broome Park to honor the historical figure’s legacy.

The NWS has issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, warning of severe storms with damaging winds and potential flash flooding.

Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office received a large donation from Chewy, facilitated by Humane World for Animals, which included a truckload of animal supplies distributed to the community and local charities.

Matthews Police are searching for Montroy Mabry, accused of assaulting, kidnapping his girlfriend, and fleeing police. He's also wanted for several other charges.

Statesville Police hosted a "Bowling with a Cop" event promoting community relationships, part of a broader initiative for fostering connections between law enforcement and local residents.

Wally Safrit retires as Kannapolis' City Attorney after 41 years of service, with the city honoring him by naming a theatre balcony and park after him.

Salisbury Police are investigating the shooting death of Willie Johnson Jr. He was found on a street with a gunshot wound and may have been involved in an earlier shooting.

Iredell County appoints Daryl Conley as the first Public Safety Director, tasked with overseeing critical departments including Animal Services, ECOM, EMS, and Emergency Management/Fire Services.

Police seek help in locating Jenny Gore Bruton, missing after leaving her workplace in Ballantyne Village Way. She's a white female, 5'5", with red hair and blue eyes, last seen driving a gold Hyundai Elantra.

CMPD officer Jazmin Featherstone was charged with communicating threats after a confrontation involving no injuries. She is on unpaid leave pending an investigation.

Charlotte emphasizes the importance of clean surface waters in relation to public health, offering testing data, advisory sign-ups, and promoting personal actions to prevent pollution.

Mecklenburg County announces the opening of two new parks, upgrades to seven others, nearly four miles of greenways, a new museum, and renovations to a rec center and skate park.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation announced a new girls volleyball league for ages 11-13, with registration starting August 1 and a focus on enjoyable competition and skill development.