Charlotte residents can attend a free community resource fair at Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center to explore local services including employment, health, and education.

The McConnells Collection & Recycling Center will close for renovations on August 25 with a planned reopening by December 15, directing residents to alternate centers.

Iredell County's animal shelter has a "Books and Buddies" program where children read to pets, calming animals and improving the kids' reading skills.

Rock Hill received two IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards for The Thread and University Center projects, recognized for real estate redevelopment and a public-private partnership.

Cabarrus County launches its CORE initiative for opioid recovery and education with a community kick-off event on August 28, utilizing settlement funds for public services.

The West Boulevard corridor overcame food access issues by creating the community-owned Three Sisters Market, highlighting local resilience and the desire for food sovereignty.

The Matthews Alive Festival is set for Labor Day weekend, featuring concerts, a carnival, and a parade with a new route for enhanced safety and spectator space.

Charlotte Fire Dept. dispatched North Carolina Task Force 3 to Edenton in anticipation of Hurricane Erin, with equipment and readiness for various disaster responses.

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.