The 78th Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in Charlotte will include street closures and traffic reroutes, with festivities from 6-8 p.m. along North Tryon Street.

The City of Concord is holding a stormwater art contest for K-12 students to raise awareness about stormwater pollution, with submissions due by February 16, 2025.

The deadline for SBA disaster loan applications is extended to January 7 for Florida residents and businesses affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Concord city services schedule changes for Thanksgiving include government office closures, waste collection delays, and reduced hours for recreation centers and the ClearWater Arts Center.

Charlotte won't collect trash on Thanksgiving Day; collection shifts one day later for Thursday and Friday pickups, with recycling continuing as scheduled.

The widow of pilot Christopher "Chip" Tayag has sued Robinson Helicopter Company, citing negligence related to a 2022 fatal crash that also claimed WBTV meteorologist Jason Meyers.

Charlotte County has announced holiday closures for government offices, facilities, and services around Thanksgiving on Nov. 28-29, affecting business hours and waste collection schedules.

Charlotte County Libraries' "Cookies for Kindness" program collects peanut-free cookie donations for the homebound and those in assisted living facilities.

Charlotte County invites residents to an e-waste recycling and shredding event on Dec. 7 at Walmart on Murdock Circle, featuring secure document shredding and expired medication disposal.

The Premier Auto Auction at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center from Dec. 2-11 will close the exterior grounds to public access, but nearby sidewalks will remain open.

Santa Claus lit the Christmas tree at Kannapolis' Village Park, marking the start of the holiday season, followed by a fireworks show and ongoing light displays and festivities until December 30.

Cabarrus County continues its twenty-year tradition with the Wendy Gainey Memorial Christmas Tree, aimed at fulfilling local children, seniors, and veterans' holiday wishes through community donations.

Cabarrus County officials announced the groundbreaking for the Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center, aiming to improve mental health care access.