Hickory Police's "P.A.C.T." initiative focuses on traffic safety, targeting Hwy 127 and 5th Street SE, with attention to red-light violations, distracted driving, speeding, and pedestrian safety.

Henderson Grove Church Road in Rowan County will be closed from October 6 to November 4 for construction, with a detour via U.S. 29, Peeler Road, I-85, and Peach Orchard Road.

The N.C. Department of Transportation warns of heavy traffic near Charlotte Motor Speedway for NASCAR events from Oct 3-5 and advises alternative routes.

Firefighters tackled a building fire on Truman Road, Charlotte, with smoke visible; no immediate cause or injury reports by the Charlotte Fire Department.

Charlotte Fire Department responded to a fire on Tillman Rd, with Engine 13 leading efforts. Details on injuries, cause, or damage were not provided, while the fire's impact is awaited.

U.S. 74 at East Main Street in Marshville was closed due to a downed utility pole, affecting traffic and highlighting infrastructure fragility. The Union County Sheriff's Office informed the public of the 8-hour closure.

Huntersville is preparing for a road-widening project along N.C. 115, involving numerous professionals to ensure environmental preservation. Residents are informed and can contact Lora Mastrofrancesco for details.

Charlotte is employing Smart Surfaces strategies to reduce urban heat and manage stormwater, potentially saving millions in health, energy, and infrastructure costs over 35 years, according to a city report and the Smart Surfaces Coalition analysis.

Scott Mahler is appointed as the new manager of Lincoln County Regional Airport, with county officials expecting his experience to drive airport development and service improvements.

Mecklenburg County residents can apply for a position on the proposed MPTA by October 13. If a sales tax increase is approved on November 4, the MPTA will handle transportation funding.

Refurbishments limit access at Hickory's Riverwalk Old Lenoir Road bridge, but alternative trailheads at Rotary-Geitner Park and Hickory City Park remain open for outdoor enthusiasts.

Drivers in Avery County should expect detours as NCDOT continues building a new bridge over Elk River, replacing the one destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Closures near Falls Landing Lane run through Friday with flaggers directing traffic.

NCDOT awarded a $6.8 million contract to replace Shopton Road bridge over Coffey Creek and expects completion by summer 2027, with detours starting January 2026.