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.

Buddhist monks held a peaceful Walk for Peace in Charlotte, with the local police department providing an escort to ensure safety. The CMPD expressed honor in supporting the event on social media.

Charlotte's apprenticeship program successfully promotes job filling and socioeconomic mobility, inspiring other cities like San Antonio to replicate its model and explore tech-related expansions.

The latest QC IQ episode by the City of Charlotte discusses the limitations of local power under Dillon's Rule in North Carolina, affecting municipal governance.

The Cabarrus County Government and NC Department of Administration highlight the significant rise of human trafficking in North Carolina, with Charlotte being the most affected city. They promote engagement through a student PSA contest.