Hickory city offices, including public libraries and parks admin, will close on Jan. 19 for MLK Day. Essential services like solid waste collection continue, while police admin services will be reduced.

Statesville Police Department's Fill the Trailer Toy Drive collected over 8,000 toys for 600+ local children, with community and business support emphasized in a social media post.

Cabarrus County plans to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with events on Jan. 19; government offices will close, but parks and trash services remain operational.

Lincoln County announces a 24-hour downtime for eTRAKiT services due to server migration on January 17-18, 2026. Residents are advised to conduct urgent transactions prior to this.

The City of Gastonia has announced the opening of the Catawba Creek Greenway extension, featuring a new bridge for walking and biking, as part of their Greenway Plan.

The City of Statesville NC promotes energy efficiency on National Cut Your Energy Costs Day via social media, offering tips to save money and reduce ecological impact.

Mecklenburg County announces service closures for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, with various departments and facilities closed, but parks open and essential services like abuse hotlines operational.

Monroe Police officers received handmade appreciation cards from Child Time of Monroe's children on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and shared the moment on social media.

A Veterans Services Office has opened in Huntersville Town Hall, providing resources for veterans, and is staffed by experienced officer Culeen Shafer.

Charlotte Government announces an information session on Fair Housing Ordinance and HUD updates, at University City Regional Library, open for public registration.

Concord's 2026 waste calendar is available online, listing recycling weeks, holidays affecting collection, and notes on common recycling contaminants. The CARTology app and website provide disposal guidance and service schedules.

The Statesville Police highlight January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, addressing the hidden issue and urging public vigilance and community engagement to combat trafficking.

The Gaston County Museum's new exhibit "Making Our Voices Heard" features the activism of seven North Carolinians and is part of the America 250 NC initiative.