Charlotte Deputy Fire Chief Pete Skeris joins the Fire Service Executive Development Institute to enhance leadership skills, one of 28 selected amid nearly 300 applicants.

Mecklenburg County announces "Love Your Local" events starting April 22, promoting local produce with activities like dinners, gardening demos, brewery trivia, cooking shows, and a youth cook-off.

The Spring Plant & Herb Festival offers plants, garden art, educational sessions, and activities for gardening enthusiasts at the Cabarrus Arena & Events Center.

Charlotte firefighter Neil Peterson dons a pink wig to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer, supporting Carolina Breast Friends and The Pink House.

New spring hours for Village Park attractions in Kannapolis are announced, with rides on the Rotary Express and Carousel available on weekends until Memorial Day.

Wendell Roberts received Union County's Lifesaver Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking person, adding to his history of emergency intervention.

Concord celebrates graduates from its Citizen Public Safety Academy, reinforcing community engagement in safety with diverse participants and city leaders present.

Concord's Buildings and Grounds Department is starting spring cleaning in local cemeteries on April 7, requesting residents to remove personal items by April 7 to avoid their disposal.

Kannapolis introduces a free weekend shuttle service, the West Avenue Express, to ease downtown parking stress, with routes including Cannon Baller games. The service is ADA accessible and runs Fridays and Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Iredell County Sheriff's deputies trained in using ROVs for search and recovery on Lake Norman, enhancing their underwater operation skills for emergencies.

Charlotte released 14 Draft Community Area Plans, part of the larger Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, detailing urban design and transportation recommendations, seeking public feedback.

The Cabarrus County Spring into Safety event on April 11 promotes health and safety awareness, featuring medication take-backs, car seat checks, and various fun activities for families.

Charlotte's weekend offers a mix of festivals, film, food, and fitness events, from the SHOUT! festival to the Charlotte Latino Film Festival and BBQ, wine, and brew festivities, plus a 5K and fitness classes at Bank of America Stadium.