Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation announces summer camp 2026 registration opening in early February, with priority for residents starting Feb. 3. Various camp options, including scholarships for eligible locals, are detailed on their website.

Monroe Police urge pet owners to shelter their animals indoors during a severe winter blast, highlighting the dangers of cold exposure and providing a contact number for Animal Control.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office launches a new app offering alerts, inmate and sex offender info, and a way to connect with local law enforcement.

CMPD honored Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on social media, emphasizing their commitment to his ideals of equality, justice, and unity in community service and protection.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office celebrated the graduation of its first all-female cohort from a program supporting mental health and entrepreneurship.

Police activity on Camberwell Drive in Mint Hill has ended, and normal traffic has resumed, as announced by the local police department. The nature of the incident was not disclosed.

Concord's Stormwater Art Contest engages K-12 students in environmental protection through art, focusing on stormwater conservation with the winners featured at a City Council meeting.

The City of Gastonia praised Dr. Dot Guthrie for her contributions to education and African-American history, highlighting her role in founding a local museum and the city's observance of literature related to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Matthews Fire & EMS celebrated a year of achievements, including responding to over 4,500 calls, opening a new station, merging with another department, and extensive training. They also achieved an ISO Class 1 rating and honored individual members.

Statesville, N.C., police department's non-emergency phone lines faced an outage but 911 remained active; the issue was later resolved as announced on Facebook.

The Statesville Police stress the need for teen driver safety education, citing over 12,000 teen-related crashes during the "100 Deadliest Days." They urge the community to discuss safe driving during Teen Driving Awareness Month.

Mecklenburg County partners with Anuvia to provide residents with up to eight free counseling sessions at CRCs, welcoming walk-ins for mental health support.

Mecklenburg County residents can influence the 2026-2027 budget at a public hearing, with opportunities to voice their preferences in person or via written comments.