The South Gulf Cove lock will open daily from noon to 7 p.m., April 15-19, due to varying water levels. Boaters are cautioned of strong currents and urged to navigate carefully.

Gaston County offers a week of community events including Earth Day activities, Easter egg hunts, and outdoor cinema, with details available on the county's website.

Two separate shootings in Great Falls, Chester County, resulted in one fatality and two injuries; an investigation is underway and a suspect was detained in Charlotte.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police investigate a homicide where a victim with stab wounds was found and later pronounced dead. The investigation is active with no suspects identified.

Dallas County Yard Waste Facility is selling mulch for $2 per scoop, available to both residential and commercial customers every Saturday while supplies last.

Mecklenburg County announces service closures for Good Friday, April 18, 2025, with some emergency lines remaining open.

An updated age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl, Madalina Cojocari, was released by the Cornelius PD and NCMEC on her 14th birthday, aiming to reinvigorate the search.

Union County government offices will close on April 18 for Good Friday, resuming on April 21. The landfill operates normally, while recreational parks remain open. Library and other services are available online during this period.

A road closure is planned in Charlotte County for pipe repairs at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard East and Bermont Road from April 14-18, causing detours.

The National Weather Service predicts mixed weather for Charlotte, NC, with morning fog, afternoon thunderstorms, and a 60% chance of rain. Conditions will improve with sunny and warm weather early next week.

The Fort Mill County Council approved an increase in impact fees for new residential developments, effective April 8, 2025, with fees set at $29,640 for single-family homes and $20,796 per multifamily unit.

Mecklenburg County Public Health partners with Baby Bundles to provide baby supplies and health information to high-risk pregnant women, supported by a national grant.

The Hickory Youth Council invites local teens to join and serve as a link between young residents and city officials, engaging in governance, service, and leadership development.