The BOC meeting on April 7, 2025, involved new appointments, recognitions of Child Abuse Prevention Month and public health, infrastructure approvals, and updates to the Map Review Officers roster.

The "Stories Under the Stars" series returns to Kannapolis, offering free outdoor storytelling events for families, beginning April 12 at the Kannapolis Library.

Gaston County has a week of community events including a writer's workshop, Easter egg hunts, health fair, a baby shower, and more activities for residents.

U.S. Attorneys' Offices in North Carolina commemorated National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a ceremony in Raleigh, emphasizing support and healing for survivors.

The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies with a high of 64°F in Charlotte, NC today, with cooler temps and possible rain later in the week.

Union County awarded the 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award to two groups for their extraordinary community service and collaboration: the Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser Team and the Child Health Support Team.

Mecklenburg County announces "Love Your Local" events starting April 22, promoting local produce with activities like dinners, gardening demos, brewery trivia, cooking shows, and a youth cook-off.

A fatal crash on I-77 Southbound near Davidson, North Carolina, around 3:15 a.m., resulted in road closure and heavy traffic delays lasting until approximately 6:40 a.m.

The article describes a stretch of mild and sunny weather in Charlotte with a brief period of possible showers, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

A Lancaster County man, Thomas James Adams, faces charges including sexual exploitation of a minor, with a potential 10-year prison sentence for each count if convicted.

A pedestrian in Uptown Charlotte was hit by a vehicle, causing life-threatening injuries. The incident led to a road closure for police investigation.

Cold case detectives identified the remains of Betty Benton, a 1996 murder victim, using forensic genetic genealogy in collaboration with Othram Labs and the community.

Wendell Roberts received Union County's Lifesaver Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking person, adding to his history of emergency intervention.