Greg Walter, President and GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway, is selected as the Grand Marshal for Concord's 97th Christmas parade, recognizing his contributions to racing and community initiatives.

Mecklenburg County celebrates the adoption of 89 youth on National Adoption Day with festivities and a ceremony at the county courthouse, highlighting the ongoing need for foster and adoptive parents.

A pump station malfunction in Hickory led to 1.8 million gallons of wastewater spilling into a creek, with officials investigating the environmental and health impacts.

Catawba County is encouraging residents to recycle used cooking oil to prevent clogging pipes and to produce biodiesel fuel, with convenient drop-off locations provided.

Cabarrus County EMS and Atrium Health Cabarrus have initiated a prehospital blood program to provide transfusions at scene or during transport, increasing survival rates for severe blood loss victims.

Kannapolis Fire Department is hosting a washdown ceremony for its new Fire Engine 41 at Fire Station 4, to honor traditional practices and engage the community.

Matthews residents are advised of a service schedule change due to Thanksgiving, with town offices closed on November 27-28, and Waste Pro services delayed by a day.

Mecklenburg County partners with Nourish Up and Food Lion to give away 1,000 turkeys on Nov. 22 at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, addressing food insecurity heightened by the government shutdown.

Gerald Faulkner received the 2025 B Well Operator of the Year Award for his work at Kannapolis Water Treatment Plant.

Gaston County has a week full of events including a Veterans Day parade, child safety training, a farmers market, a book discussion, and a flannel-themed festival.

Freedom Hill, a housing project for veterans and first responders in Mooresville, began on Veterans Day, backed by Building Homes for Heroes, Lowe's, and local government, aiming to build 15 homes with wraparound care and planning 500 homes by 2026.

Charlotte announced the recipients of the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, giving $1.723 million to support 106 local artists and organizations to foster the city's arts and culture.

Veteran Services Assistant Steven Fox aids veterans in Iredell County with VA benefits and disability claims, using his own military background to empathize and assist his peers.