Statesville Police Department is recruiting new officers through a partnership with Mitchell Community College. Applicants have until October 31, 2025, to join the Police Recruit Program, which includes BLET training starting December 15, 2025.

Statesville Police Department is hosting a National Night Out event on October 2, 2025, to promote strong community ties with activities and safety displays.

Charlotte allocates $1.9M to its Learn2Earn grant program for nonprofits to enhance digital literacy and economic opportunities in underserved communities.

Kannapolis Fire Station 3 will hold an open house event on October 11, enabling public tours and interaction with firefighters, showcasing the station's capabilities and educating on fire safety.

October highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with Mecklenburg County seeing a rise in related homicides. Activities like the Empowerment Walk and "Purple Thursday" aim to educate and support survivors.

Mecklenburg County renamed its social services building after Catherine M. Wilson, the county's first African American program administrator, celebrating her dedication to public service.

The Statesville Police Department advises on social media to lock doors and close windows to prevent vehicle thefts after over 850,000 were stolen nationwide in 2024.

The Catawba County Firefighters Museum will hold a Community Day on October 11 with tours, activities, and free food to honor first responders and celebrate firefighting history.

The Hickory 5K Series ends with the Trick or Trot 5K, a Halloween-themed run in northeast Hickory on Oct. 25, supporting the Bill McDonald Scholarship Fund.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office praised MUSC's upcoming Lancaster Hospital for its expected benefits to law enforcement and community healthcare.

Officer Hunter Bell and his K-9 partner, Joko, are known faces at N.B. Mills Elementary, promoting safety and fostering a trusting environment for students.

Mecklenburg County observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, reports a rise in intimate partner homicides, and organizes an Empowerment Walk and 'Purple Thursday' to raise awareness and provide support against domestic violence.

Retired Charlotte Fire Captain Scott Walker reflects on his new life post-career and cancer recovery, advocating for early prostate cancer screening and enjoying simple pleasures.