The annual Public Safety Pancake Breakfast in Charlotte County has been canceled due to recent events, with officials expressing support for local public safety teams and urging the community to enjoy the holiday season with loved ones.

Custom Flavors is investing $7.75 million in a new production facility in Concord, NC, expected to create 42 jobs. The facility will be located at a former coffee site and may receive property tax grants.

Merry Mosaic Studio Holiday Shop at Boyd Hill Recreation Center in Rock Hill offers unique, handmade items by artists with disabilities through Dec. 18, supporting PRT's therapeutic recreation programs.

Mecklenburg County announces holiday closures affecting services on Dec. 24, 25, 26, 2024, and Jan. 1, 2025, but emergency and critical hotlines remain active.

The City of Charlotte provides tips for waste collection during the holidays, emphasizing proper parking to facilitate trash truck access and urging safety around collection teams.

Cpl. Elio Diaz of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office died in the line of duty, prompting official condolences and a reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face.

Mecklenburg County volunteers assembled holiday gift bags for homebound seniors, containing fresh fruits and other items, for delivery in early December.

Charlotte County announces winners of the 2025 Pets of Charlotte calendar photo contest with a record 660 submissions and details pickup locations for the free calendar.

A cold weather shelter will open in Charlotte County due to dropping temperatures, requiring pre-registration for guests by 8 p.m. at the Charlotte CARE Center.

Charlotte County introduces a family fitness program at the South County Regional Park Recreation Center starting Dec. 14, energizing families with shared workouts on Saturdays at an affordable rate.

Local nonprofits in Charlotte are utilizing grants from the Community Resilience Fund to aid marginalized communities during the holiday season, with $2.5M allocated to 93 organizations.

McAdenville, NC, known as Christmastown USA, begins its annual holiday light display, a tradition since 1956 featuring events like Santa’s Workshop and a Yule Log Parade.

The article discusses the potential impact of proposed tariffs by President-Elect Trump on consumer prices, with expected increases on imported goods. Small businesses and experts weigh in on the consequences, including higher costs for consumers.