Charlotte's upgrade to a Class 2 community in FEMA's CRS means residents will receive up to a 40% discount on flood insurance, rewarding the city's flood management efforts.

Community meetings set to discuss Mecklenburg County's transportation and proposed 1-cent sales tax before November referendum. Commissioner Leake leads the information efforts.

Kannapolis offers family-friendly events, including a blood drive with incentives, budget movie screenings, live music tributes, an outdoor movie night, storytelling, and a farmers market.

Charlotte Fire's Citizen's Fire Academy offers residents hands-on emergency services training starting August 21, aiming to build understanding and trust in the community.

The Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office uses social media to educate residents on tech tools to prevent car theft, highlighting apps that manage vehicles remotely, dash cams with motion alerts, and using Apple AirTags for tracking.

The FBI announced the safe recovery of 13-year-old Valeria Gonzalez Hernandez, canceling the Amber Alert issued after she went missing in Mount Airy, NC.

Cabarrus Sheriff teams up with Safe Kids Cabarrus for Safety Town, a free event on safety education for families, on July 25, offering interactive experiences, tips, and free school supplies.

Concord's Streetlight 5K & Frolic returns tomorrow night with LED attractions, a silent disco, and a 5K race starting at 7:30 p.m., amid street festivities and road closures.

Salisbury is preparing for a National Night Out event combined with a Back-to-School Community Resource Fair on August 5, offering school supplies and community support information.

Six diverse recruits train at the Charlotte Fire Academy, embodying dedication and preparing to serve in the fire department, inspiring new applicants.

Salisbury is accepting applications for its ten-week 2025 Citizens Academy, offering an interactive look at local government operations, with hands-on experiences, and limited to 20 participants.

Cabarrus County prepares for the second annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, a community competition to promote blood donations during a typically slow summer period.

Rowan County Animal Shelter will offer $10 rabies vaccines for pets starting July 15, exclusive to local residents for legal compliance and community health.