Estella Patterson named the new police chief of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, becoming the first woman in the role with a focus on reducing crime and improving community relations.

The Charlotte Fire Department celebrated promotions of four members, including Kevin Carr to Battalion Chief and three others to Captain, highlighting their dedication and service.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office welcomed new deputy Michael Dyson, who has previous law enforcement experience and has completed his BLET certification.

Deputy Vitek and K-9 Lucky of Lancaster County Sheriff's Office earned their man-trailing certification, demonstrating advanced law enforcement skills.

The Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina announced the promotion of one of its officers to Corporal Snyder, emphasizing community ties and leadership.

The Gastonia Police Department has promoted Detective Whitlock to Corporal within the Criminal Investigations Division, recognizing her dedication and service.

Matthew Bixler has been named Mecklenburg County's new Fire Marshal, bringing over 20 years of fire service experience to the position previously held in different emergency service roles.

Mecklenburg County will invest $1.5 million to revitalize the historic Excelsior Club in west Charlotte, among concerns over public funds for a for-profit model. Total project cost may reach $8.3 million.

SoFi Technologies is expanding its presence in Charlotte, NC, by investing $3 million to create 225 jobs, contributing to the community and offering diverse employment opportunities.

An AWS outage affected online systems in the northeastern US, causing disruption for local governments and businesses, including Iredell County's permit system.

Hunter Jackson has been promoted to Captain at the Charlotte Fire Department, marking a significant step in his career since joining the department in 2017.

The Statesville Fire Department introduced a battery recycling program using a fire-suppressant-lined drum for safe disposal of rechargeable batteries.

Corning Optical Communications plans to invest up to $267.9 million to expand its manufacturing in Hickory, with incentives from local governments and a commitment to create 132 jobs with average salaries over $65,000.