During Creek Week, volunteers in Mecklenburg County collected 20,000 pounds of trash from local waterways, including unexpected items like a chainsaw and a washing machine.

Union County employees collected 2.3 tons of litter at Jesse Helms Park as part of N.C. Department of Transportation's Spring Litter Sweep initiative. The effort included county-wide volunteer work and community tips for litter prevention.

Charlotte's Solid Waste Services will operate on Good Friday, April 18, with normal garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection. Residents are reminded to have bins ready by 6 a.m. and can use the GeoPortal or text system for schedule information.

Cabarrus County will host a Pinwheel Ceremony for Child Abuse Awareness Month at the Courthouse Plaza on April 23rd to honor victims and promote prevention.

Josh Banks was sworn in as a Detention Officer at the Union County Sheriff’s Office, with Sheriff Eddie Cathey present. UCSO seeks more candidates for law enforcement roles.

The Union County Sheriff's Office celebrated the graduation of the latest detention officer cohort, with all 11 students passing their state exams after a five-week course.

Sheriff's deputies in Union County seized two kilograms of fentanyl from a car, leading to the arrest of Jesus Osuna-Garcia and Ludy Lopez-Piedra on multiple felonies, with ICE detainers also placed on them.

Charlotte seeks public review on its draft Stormwater Management Plan to address stormwater issues and meet NPDES permit requirements. Public comments are invited until May 9.

Lincoln County appoints Clay Henley, with a background in law and public service, as the new Assistant County Manager. Henley is set to support the county's growth and service enhancements.

Charlotte County Utilities Department introduces a paid summer internship program for high school students interested in water systems and environmental sciences.

Kannapolis announces a free summer event series with concerts, movies, and fireworks, featuring artists like The Fray and The Marshall Tucker Band, starting May through September.

Gaston County offers a week of community events including Earth Day activities, Easter egg hunts, and outdoor cinema, with details available on the county's website.

Two shootings in Chester County left one dead and two injured; a suspect is detained. The incidents prompted a multi-agency response; details remain limited as the investigation continues.