Windsor Park Elementary students received board games funded by a City of Charlotte Microgrant, fostering screen-free family fun and community engagement.

The Gastonia Fire Department warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) in homes, advocating for CO alarms and regular maintenance of appliances to prevent poisoning.

Due to adverse weather, Mecklenburg County offices and services will open late, at noon on February 3, 2026. Essential hotlines remain available 24/7.

The Kannapolis Police Department invites kids aged 4-10 to join their annual coloring contest, with a deadline of March 15, 2026. Winners will receive prizes and recognition from local law enforcement.

The Charlotte Fire Department honors Black firefighters' contributions, celebrating their influence during Black History Month and striving for diversity.

Huntersville waste collection schedule has shifted due to service interruptions, with a two-day delay this week and a one-day delay next week. Yard waste pickup is on hold.

Mooresville, NC extends town office closures citing safety concerns, modifies service schedules, moves Board of Commissioners meeting online, and promises updates.

Extreme winter weather prompts Mecklenburg County to close county offices and services, maintain abuse hotlines, enforce a state of emergency, and urges residents to conserve energy and ensure safety.

Mecklenburg County declares state of emergency due to severe winter weather, closing parks, libraries, and recycling centers on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Residents are advised to stay indoors.

Huntersville delays trash collection due to an expected snowstorm, prioritizing safety over normal refuse removal schedules. Residents are advised to stay updated via town communications.

Hickory street crews are prepping for a winter storm by brining roads and asking residents to move cars for plowing. Priority is given to major roads.

Organizations in Charlotte collaborate to offer emergency shelter and aid during severe winter weather, activating protocols and providing transport to shelters for the homeless.

Charlotte residents are facing city service delays post-storm. Collections will occur when safe, and the Grady Cole Center has closed. CATS operates on a limited schedule, concluding by midnight. Updates are available at the City's info center.