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.

Salisbury is seeking local poets to contribute to its Sidewalk Poetry Project, which will embed poems in the downtown sidewalks, in celebration of National Poetry Month.

The City of Charlotte promotes year-round environmental stewardship, offering citizen engagement through recycling, local initiatives, volunteer events, energy plans, subsidies for sustainable practices, and green space enhancement.

The Special Olympics Spring Games at Cherry Park were cancelled due to bad weather, with a focus on safety for participants. No rescheduled date is available.

Hickory announces a government shutdown for Good Friday, with garbage pickup continuing and yard waste services open, but libraries closed. Parks and rec centers remain open.

Hickory introduces a monthly art club, Art for All, starting April 15, offering free art supplies and sessions for locals 16+ at the Highland Recreation Center. No registration required to participate.

Mecklenburg County Public Health partners with Baby Bundles to provide baby supplies and health information to high-risk pregnant women, supported by a national grant.

The Hickory Youth Council invites local teens to join and serve as a link between young residents and city officials, engaging in governance, service, and leadership development.