Boy Scout Troop 337 members visited Sheriff Darren Campbell to give homemade treats, symbolizing community appreciation and youth engagement with local law enforcement.

Charlotte is working to reconnect its West End with citywide infrastructure projects and community input, aiming to address past urban planning wrongs and prevent displacement from gentrification.

Kannapolis is hosting a free document shredding event for residents to protect their personal information from identity theft on April 12 at Village Park.

East C Street in Kannapolis has been renamed Milton Taylor Street to honor the late community leader and educator who greatly contributed to local education and civic organizations.

The Center for Digital Equity is expanding its Digital Navigator service to Cabarrus, Gaston, and Union counties with a state-funded initiative to boost digital access and skills.

James L. Dorton Park in Concord reopened after a renovation featuring a new inclusive changing table, expanded parking, pedestrian bridges, and recreational enhancements including a playground, field, and 18-hole disc golf course.

UF/IFAS and Lemon Bay Conservancy seek volunteers for the 5th Annual Eyes on Seagrass Monitoring Program to collect data on seagrass health in Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg invites residents to join The Big Spring Clean litter removal event, with previous volunteers having collected 9,000 pounds of trash.

Charlotte officials, Ashley Landis and Mackenzie Nowacki, lead the Strategic Investment Areas program, enhancing city connectivity and transit, emphasizing equity and safety in infrastructure development.

Gaston County announces a week of events including a County Commission meeting, baseball games, a park Master Plan meeting, a writer's workshop, Senior Games, and a Garden Fest.

Mecklenburg County prepares for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, featuring blue outfits, pinwheels, and an event to raise awareness about child protection.

Cleveland Community Fire Department plans a public hearing to discuss a proposed tax increase for local firefighting support, scheduled for April 21 at their Training Room.

Union County mourns the loss of K9 Santos from their Sheriff's Office, honoring his decade of service and skills ranging from narcotics detection to tracking.