Officer Bryan Rogers of Monroe Police Department was named Employee of the Month for defusing a situation with an autistic child through empathy and patience.

CMPD and NC State Highway Patrol conducted an operation against street racing, resulting in the arrest of multiple individuals and the seizure of high-value vehicles with ties to illegal racing groups.

Hickory Police Department focuses on traffic safety in July, targeting violations on 5th Street NE and urging vigilance for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste received awards from Charlotte Water for pollution prevention, including the inaugural Crown Award and a Platinum Award for landfill waste management.

Charlotte announced no trash collection delays on July 4; residents advised to dispose of waste, including fireworks and charcoal, safely to prevent risks.

Hickory's Neighborhood College program offers residents an in-depth look into city operations, beginning this fall with hands-on experiences and tours.

An individual died in east Charlotte during a high-angle rescue attempt near American Legion Memorial Stadium; police later confirmed it was a suicide.

A deputy in Iredell County shot a man with an edged weapon outside a Family Dollar store following a welfare check. The suspect is stable; an investigation is underway.

The westbound lane of Ninth Ave NW at 17th St NW near the DMV will be closed on July 8-9 for storm drain work.

Carolina cities plan Fourth of July events including fireworks, music, and games, from June 30 to July 5, with details reported by local news outlets.

An arrest was made after a shooting in a Walmart parking lot in Statesville, NC; police charged Keandre Terrell Cauthen with firearm and larceny offenses.

Local man Austin Morrison was arrested after a car chase on Inglewood Road, linked to a June 14 homicide in Statesville. He faces several charges, including murder.

Charlotte's weather forecast includes thunderstorms with a high near 90 degrees, potentially reaching a heat index of 101, followed by clearer skies on Thursday.