Hickory, NC celebrated successes in 2025, including a "Spirit of North Carolina" award for hurricane relief, new 5K races, a literary festival, airport expansions, and economic growth at Trivium Corporate Center.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advised holiday flyers to dress better as a way to potentially improve behavior and the travel atmosphere amid record Thanksgiving travel.

Grove City launches its inaugural Nutcracker Hunt, a festive scavenger hunt with 12 statues around Town Center, providing fun and encouraging exploration of local sights.

Cuyahoga County's "Hope for the Holidays" campaign gathers toys and donations to support foster and kinship youth, with local sports teams and businesses participating.

SAACS is hosting a Black Furday adoption event with waived fees for pets on November 28 from 1-4 p.m., including sterilization, vaccinations, and a goodie bag.

Chanel Soto-Portillo, a missing 11-year-old from Gwinnett County, was found safe and reunited with her family. The police had sought public help prior to her safe return. Details of her disappearance remain private.

Minnesota DHS is transitioning from PCA and CSG services to CFSS starting October 1, 2024, and has updated the CBSM in October 2025, holding feedback sessions on EIDBI licensing in December 2025.

Georgia's GSCCCA is experiencing a technical outage affecting various e-services, including court filings and notary registrations.

Dallas Animal Services celebrates volunteers with holiday events, a festive party, and a pet awards program, while also seeking feedback to improve their volunteer program.

Allandale Mansion in Kingsport opens for Christmas tours with themed decorations, music, and treats. Tours are available on December 13 and 14, with tickets at $5 for those over 12.

A Scottsdale resident found a bobcat and its kitten living in their home, prompting their removal and release by Arizona Game and Fish Department officials.

Douglas County EMA launches a survey to assess community emergency preparedness and gather resident feedback to improve safety and readiness strategies.

Kettering announced a security breach in the CodeRED emergency alert system, urging impacted residents to find alternative information channels and change passwords.