Iredell County EMS received the AHA's Gold Achievement Award for exceptional cardiac care, marking its consistent recognition since 2018 for rapid, effective emergency response.

Charlotte Fire Engineer John Filliben receives the 2025 Community Service Above Self Award for his mentorship and service from the Charlotte North Rotary Club.

Catawba County will honor fallen firefighter Jake Bridges with a procession from Winston-Salem on June 9, with emergency personnel participating along the route.

Charlotte Fire is installing free smoke alarms in high-risk areas as part of a North Carolina initiative, aiming to enhance fire safety and reduce fatalities.

CMPD's Sandy Vastola won the 2025 PRNEWS Top Woman in Changemakers award for leading community relations improvements and innovative police training programs.

The CMPD was named "Organization of the Year" by the Business Intelligence Group for its "CMPD Serves" program, which improved its service and public trust.

Carol Mecimore has been appointed as Lincoln County's new 911 Communications Manager starting June 14, 2025, bringing over 30 years of public safety experience.

The Hickory community mourns the on-duty loss of 20-year-old Firefighter Jake Bridges, a dedicated professional, despite exhaustive rescue efforts following his sudden collapse.

Parents and teachers demanded answers at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board meeting after the sudden suspension and retirement of Ardrey Kell High's principal, seeking transparency from district leaders.

Charlotte plans to donate three surplus vehicles to Johnson C Smith University Police. The donation includes a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria and two Ford Explorers from 2017 and 2018.

A firefighter from the Hickory Fire Department died after a medical emergency while on duty. Details are scarce; the community and department are supporting the family.

Charlotte County has a week of government meetings planned, including sessions on planning, zoning, land use, and marine advisory, all open for public participation.

The Facebook post by Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office highlights Deputy Todd Arthur's diverse law enforcement experience and culinary skills, along with his military background.