Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) takes part in National Rail Safety Week, engaging the community with themed educational events to promote rail safety.

Charlotte's waste collection services are suspended on Juneteenth, with pickups rescheduled for the following days. Residents can confirm changes via My Charlotte Lookup or text updates.

Charlotte announces the 2025 Creative Growth Grants, supporting various artistic endeavors in Mecklenburg County, with applications opening on June 19.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation offers free box fans to seniors and adults on disability as relief from summer heat, with registration starting June 18 and pick-up from June 25 at designated locations.

Charlotte celebrates Waste and Recycling Workers Week, appreciating the dedication of workers in keeping the city clean through personal stories and community commendations.

Charlotte Firehouse 21 crew unexpectedly delivered a baby, Leilani Chavis, who was born prematurely and weighed only 1 pound 7 ounces. After intensive care, she survived against long odds and met her rescuers on Father's Day.

Lake Norman is experiencing an unusual algae bloom, and local police urge caution when using the lake, especially in shallow, still coves. Safety measures include rinsing off after swimming.

Lake Norman is experiencing a harmful algae bloom, prompting advisories against water activities and urging residents to report sightings and stay updated through MECKNOSWIM alerts.

Charlotte is hosting free events for Pollinator Month to educate and engage the community in conserving crucial pollinators like bees and butterflies.

The FBI's Charlotte office hosted a program for Citizens Academy alumni and FBINAA Youth to improve community relations, covering active shooter responses and crime scene procedures.

Hickory's Saturday Screenings offer free outdoor movies this summer, starting with "Indiana Jones" on July 12. Films rated PG, with concessions and games available.

Kannapolis Police Department organizes a school supply drive for local students, collecting items like bookbags and writing tools at City Hall until July 31.

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is using social media to encourage residents to stay informed by adjusting their notification settings to prioritize the office's alerts.