Bryan Adams to be promoted to Chief of Police in Hickory on July 1, succeeding retiring Chief Reed Baer. Adams, with 27 years at HPD, was Deputy Chief and praised for his leadership qualities.

Gaston County launches a rubber duck water safety campaign to reduce child drownings, involving local agencies, offering safety tips, and community engagement.

Kannapolis faced a garbage collection delay due to mechanical issues, with pickups pushed back a day. The city apologized and asked residents to leave carts out for next-day service.

Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte honored seven local businesses with the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards for promoting diversity and economic growth.

Recycle the Runway event in Charlotte showcased high school students creating sustainable fashion from waste, with winners for creativity and use of recycled materials.

The Rowan Community Center's main entrance will close on June 1, 2025, due to Health Department construction, set to finish in 2026. A new entrance and emergency exit will be established.

Rowan Public Library hosts Spring Sing and Music Expo on May 10, with local artists and music education booths.

The Cabarrus County Public Library System's "Color Our World" Summer Reading Program encourages reading and creativity, with activities and a reading challenge tracked via the Beanstack app.

Hickory Public Library announces a ribbon-cutting for a new outdoor stage with a following community drum circle.

Kannapolis announces a spring lineup including Cannon Ballers games with fireworks, the Farmers Market, 'Thursdays on Main' concert, and a Johnny Cash tribute band, offering community entertainment.

Haven Williams, a seventh grader, is honored as the National Ambassador for Mecklenburg County's "Do the Write Thing" contest to address youth violence and will attend an event in Washington, D.C.

Mecklenburg County announces summer hours for outdoor water attractions starting at the end of May, offering daily sprayground operations, variable pool hours, swim lessons for kids, and a summer schedule for Ramsey Creek Beach.

Charlotte Fire Department focuses on mental health, providing programs and support systems like the Peer Support Team and Lighthouse App to aid firefighters with stress and trauma.