The City of Hickory is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival on October 25th at the Brown Penn Recreation Center, featuring games, raffles, and candy for a family-friendly Halloween event.

Several Union County towns are rerouting voters to new polling locations due to changes in precincts, affecting residents of Mineral Springs, Marvin, Marshville, Wesley Chapel, and Wingate.

Hickory's Trunk or Treat event on October 14th focuses on civic pride and education about public service professions, with activities for families and individuals with disabilities.

Tobacco Road is set to perform at Hickory's Sails Original Music Series, offering a free show of folk rock music blending southern soul and progressive blues on Friday at Union Square.

Huntersville Rosenwald School #2 celebrates its centennial, marking a legacy of African American education in Mecklenburg County, with a special event featuring alumni and a historical marker unveiling.

Cabarrus County's health fair offers resources for infant and toddler care at Bethel Baptist Church on September 12, including car seat checks and flu shots.

Charlotte man Andrew Jackson was found guilty of multiple armed robberies and related firearms offenses; he awaits sentencing with possible life imprisonment.

The City of Hickory's Business Development Committee invites nominations for the 2025 Business. Well Crafted. Awards to honor local entrepreneurs and businesses.

Mecklenburg County Public Health launches MeckMoves, a 16-week community fitness challenge, starting with a health screening event at McCrorey YMCA on October 11.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have arrested three juveniles, ages 14 to 16, on First Degree Murder charges, following a series of coordinated operations across divisions. Secure Custody Orders have been issued as the case proceeds.

Gaston County's "Savvy Citizen" podcast won a national award from the 3CMA for its engaging, professional content highlighting local government and community.

Mecklenburg County may establish a new Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority, pending a vote and public comments at a meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Leroy Wright, a 75-year-old missing resident of a local assisted living facility, has been found. Details of his condition or discovery were not disclosed.