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.

Mecklenburg County introduces new all-terrain wheelchairs to improve park accessibility for residents with disabilities, reflecting its commitment to recreational inclusivity.

Mecklenburg County celebrated National Adoption Day, recognizing 97 youths joining new families, with festivities, and highlighting the need for adoptive homes for foster children.

Public Health and Habitat for Humanity will install the 50th Edible Landscape garden in Mecklenburg County to improve local food access and promote healthy eating.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg is focusing on homelessness this month, hosting a vigil for deceased homeless individuals, reporting a decrease in veteran homelessness, and implementing various initiatives like remodeling a motel for the chronically homeless.

Charlotte and UNC Charlotte celebrated urban design with "The Urbies," recognizing projects like 30Six NoDa, Lockwood, and others for enhancing neighborhoods and public spaces.

Concord, NC will observe Veterans Day with government office closures, a pause in waste services with one-day delayed resumption, regular public transit service, and recreational centers open for limited hours.

Charlotte County has reopened several boat ramps post-hurricanes but warns of a temporary closure at Spring Lake Park ramp starting November 11 for repairs, while some remain closed due to damage.

Eagle Scout Bode McWhorter has built a life jacket loaner kiosk at Cane Creek Park, enhancing water safety and demonstrating his commitment to community service.