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.

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.