The Back to School Bash at Trump National, organized by the Iredell Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Unit, promoted community engagement as families interacted with law enforcement.

Hickory's second annual Ruff, Ruff, Run 5K and Dog Festival returns in September at Winkler Park, featuring a 5K with dogs and a dog festival with various activities.

Vanessa Smith, a first-grade teacher, received the Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize for her outstanding teaching and leadership in education.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is auctioning a stray male pig on August 29, 2024, at their Animal Services Building to address the stray livestock issue.

Gaston County has a week full of events including a high school soccer cup, the NC BeachBlast Festival, a genealogy fair, a volunteer summit, a pet adoption day, and a Superheroes Night to honor local service personnel.

Concord's Fire Department is offering free CPR classes with AHA certification for those 9 and older, aiming to improve community emergency response skills. Classes are at Fire Stations 8 and 9, with sign-ups via Google Docs.

CMPD hosted Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks to improve community relations, enabling residents to discuss concerns with officers from various divisions.

The Statesville Police Department is recruiting full-time police officers emphasizing service with integrity and community impact. Applicants must meet criteria, including U.S. citizenship, age, education, and a clean criminal record.

The Charlotte Fire Hockey Team has donated to the Firefighters’ Burned Children Fund, affirming their commitment to community support beyond their on-ice victories.

Avelo Airlines adds nonstop routes from Concord, NC to San Juan, West Palm Beach, and Albany, with services starting in October and introductory fares from $57.

The Cabarrus County Fair is set to open with a variety of competitive categories, showcasing local art and agricultural skills, honoring traditions, and strengthening community bonds.

The Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park in Hickory will close its main play structure for a week beginning Monday, Aug. 18, to install new surfacing. Other sections of the playground will remain accessible, and updates will be posted on the City of Hickory’s website.

Monroe officials issued a Boil Water Notice due to E. coli detected in the water system, affecting all customers and advising boiling water before use.