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.

The Kannapolis Youth Council is holding a toiletry drive for foster care teens, collecting items at city hall until May 16, including hygiene products and bedding.

The "Stories Under the Stars" series returns to Kannapolis, offering free outdoor storytelling events for families, beginning April 12 at the Kannapolis Library.

Gaston County has a week of community events including a writer's workshop, Easter egg hunts, health fair, a baby shower, and more activities for residents.

The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded NJR Group, Inc. a $3.2 million contract for road improvements in Cabarrus County, covering nearly seven miles of renovations.

Union County awarded the 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award to two groups for their extraordinary community service and collaboration: the Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser Team and the Child Health Support Team.