CMPD Officer Williams was arrested twice, once for pointing a gun at individuals and again for violating a protective order. He is on unpaid leave pending investigation and due in court in April 2025.

Multiple street takeovers in Charlotte resulted in three arrests and five citations, with law enforcement seizing three vehicles and recovering a firearm. An incident in Mooresville involved 40 vehicles, leading to six truck seizures.

The Charlotte County Commission will hold a quarterly utility services update on January 7, 2025, at 1 p.m., discussing fiscal reports, infrastructure, and sewer planning.

Intermittent lane closures will occur on several roadways including Rotonda Boulevard for milling and paving from Jan. 6 to Feb. 17. Drivers should expect delays and may find alternative routes.

A South Carolina store clerk shot and killed an alleged armed robber under the state's "stand your ground" law; no charges were filed against the clerk.

A homicide investigation is underway in Charlotte's University City Division after 35-year-old Wonah Abu-Baby Konte Jr. was killed; the CMPD seeks tips from the public.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in University City Division where a male victim was found with a fatal gunshot wound.

Michael McAllister, 18, was charged with murder in the shooting death of 31-year-old Cameron Lackey in Mecklenburg County.

Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander passed away after a battle with cancer. She is remembered for her compassionate and inclusive leadership, with contributions to community vitality, safety, and development.

Authorities have confirmed 18-year-old Jordyn Decedric Campbell as the homicide victim in the Westover Division case, with the CMPD actively investigating.

Concord's community initiatives during the holidays included a bike-building event, toy donations, and a shopping spree for kids, highlighted by a visit from Santa to a children's hospital.

A large tree fell across Monroe Road in Charlotte due to severe weather, blocking traffic and entangling a power line, with the timeline for clearing the obstruction unknown.

A pedestrian, Nona Fahl, was killed in Charlotte after being hit by a Kia Telluride. The police are investigating the incident, which occurred on December 24, 2024.