Mecklenburg’s new housing report finds more than 52,000 eviction filings in FY25 and a rise in first‑time homelessness even as the county’s on‑the‑ground count ticked down. Leaders and nonprofits are pushing for flexible subsidies, landlord incentives and expanded legal help.

A Pineville man who recently bought a house won the $1 million top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery second‑chance drawing and chose a lump sum to pay off his mortgage.

A skunk on Ivywood Drive in Shelby tested positive for rabies, marking Cleveland County’s tenth animal this year. Health officials urge pet vaccinations and caution.

A longtime Wells Fargo finance manager alleges she was penalized after asking to work from home for medical reasons; a judge refused to dismiss the case. A jury trial is set in Charlotte.

A Tufts index flags which Charlotte jobs face AI exposure even as SMBC pledges 2,000 high‑paying roles, pushing training and hiring to center stage.

Charlotte‑Mecklenburg’s animal shelter says it’s at capacity and is urging residents to adopt, foster or donate to ease overcrowding. Officials warn animals are spending longer in kennels and becoming stressed.

Mecklenburg’s two community resource centers serve about 850 people daily, but county commissioners are reassessing roughly $200 million in planned expansion. Usage data and overlapping projects have leaders asking for more analysis.

Cabarrus County Schools is temporarily capping new enrollment at two Odell campuses, redirecting some 1st–5th graders north of Highway 73 to Carl A. Furr while a new elementary is planned for 2028.

State data show roughly 21% of CMS principals moved or left last school year as retirement and transfers add to staffing pressures. The state’s $30,000 supplement has had limited uptake.

Neighborhood pantries across Charlotte are rationing food as donations fall and demand spikes, forcing staff to stretch boxes and seek steady support. City and regional food banks warn the pressure is widespread.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte confirmed limited layoffs tied to a shift toward a 'centers' operating model; leaders say member services will continue.

Advocates say ICE detained a Charlotte father after a WIC visit, leaving his family without income and seeking help.

Union County broke ground in Wingate on a 25,000-square-foot Food Innovation Center to expand the Food Hub, equip a shared kitchen and train students for ag careers.