Union County's Public Communications Department has won seven awards for outstanding outreach and engagement from state, national, and international organizations.

Statesville Police host a community event, "Ice Cream with a Cop," on July 17, providing free treats to kids and fostering positive police relationships.

Randolph Middle School principal Jennifer Schroeder resigned after a suspension with undisclosed reasons; interim principal Michael Turner is appointed.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein signed the P.A.V.E. Act, enabling a November referendum on increasing sales tax for Mecklenburg County's transportation projects.

The article describes the short-term weather forecast for Charlotte, with a wet start to July and the possibility of showers decreasing as sunny conditions are expected to prevail into the weekend and the Fourth of July.

Officer Bryan Rogers of Monroe Police Department was named Employee of the Month for defusing a situation with an autistic child through empathy and patience.

CMPD and NC State Highway Patrol conducted an operation against street racing, resulting in the arrest of multiple individuals and the seizure of high-value vehicles with ties to illegal racing groups.

Hickory Police Department focuses on traffic safety in July, targeting violations on 5th Street NE and urging vigilance for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste received awards from Charlotte Water for pollution prevention, including the inaugural Crown Award and a Platinum Award for landfill waste management.

Charlotte announced no trash collection delays on July 4; residents advised to dispose of waste, including fireworks and charcoal, safely to prevent risks.

Hickory's Neighborhood College program offers residents an in-depth look into city operations, beginning this fall with hands-on experiences and tours.

An individual died in east Charlotte during a high-angle rescue attempt near American Legion Memorial Stadium; police later confirmed it was a suicide.

A deputy in Iredell County shot a man with an edged weapon outside a Family Dollar store following a welfare check. The suspect is stable; an investigation is underway.