HUD commemorates Fair Housing Month with the theme "Faith, Freedom, & Fair Housing," focusing on efforts to promote equal housing opportunities and combat discrimination. Secretary Turner emphasizes ongoing initiatives for a fair housing market.

Ethan Smith named NC3C Communicator of Year; Catherine Lazorko receives Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to municipal communications.

Huntersville faces planned power outages next week for ElectriCities' infrastructure upgrade to underground lines, aiming to improve reliability and safety amid weather challenges.

Huntersville is renaming sections of Main Street to Thread Lane and Combs Lane to improve navigation and handle traffic after infrastructure changes, including new roundabouts.

Hickory won second place at the NC3C Awards for a photo of the Aviation Walk bridge at sunset, chosen among many in a competitive category by the city's peers.

Concord will host the Bunny Run 5K & Festival on April 19, with activities and city office closures for Good Friday detailed; road closures and no-parking zones are also announced.

Monroe received national recognition from APPA for electric reliability, with a fast average response time and a commitment to sustainable energy sources.

During Creek Week, volunteers in Mecklenburg County collected 20,000 pounds of trash from local waterways, including unexpected items like a chainsaw and a washing machine.

The City of Charlotte's Urban Design Center is offering $230,000 in grants for local projects that enhance neighborhoods with arts, safety, and public space improvements, continuing their efforts which began in 2018.

Monroe won the NC3C 2025 Excellence in Communications Awards for a humorous PSA on holiday crime prevention, beating 27 jurisdictions at the annual conference.

The National Weather Service reports varied weather for Charlotte, NC, including sunny skies and temperature changes, with a chance of rain and thunderstorms early next week.

Suspect Jeremiah McCree was arrested by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police in connection to Qualo Daniels' death and faces multiple charges including attempted murder.

Union County employees collected 2.3 tons of litter at Jesse Helms Park as part of N.C. Department of Transportation's Spring Litter Sweep initiative. The effort included county-wide volunteer work and community tips for litter prevention.