Mecklenburg County Public Health partners with Baby Bundles to provide baby supplies and health information to high-risk pregnant women, supported by a national grant.

The Hickory Youth Council invites local teens to join and serve as a link between young residents and city officials, engaging in governance, service, and leadership development.

The BOC meeting on April 7, 2025, involved new appointments, recognitions of Child Abuse Prevention Month and public health, infrastructure approvals, and updates to the Map Review Officers roster.

One person died in York County, SC, after their SUV hit a deer on I-77, veering off the road and crashing into barriers. Traffic was affected in the area.

A truck carrying explosives overturned in Rowan County, prompting a shelter-in-place order. No injuries or major damage were reported, and the area was soon secured.

Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells was injured after a collision with Hornets' Simpson, resulting in a game pause for medical evacuation. Wells broke his wrist and sustained a facial laceration; Simpson received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected.

The Kannapolis Youth Council is holding a toiletry drive for foster care teens, collecting items at city hall until May 16, including hygiene products and bedding.

The "Stories Under the Stars" series returns to Kannapolis, offering free outdoor storytelling events for families, beginning April 12 at the Kannapolis Library.

Gaston County has a week of community events including a writer's workshop, Easter egg hunts, health fair, a baby shower, and more activities for residents.

U.S. Attorneys' Offices in North Carolina commemorated National Crime Victims' Rights Week with a ceremony in Raleigh, emphasizing support and healing for survivors.

The National Weather Service predicts mostly sunny skies with a high of 64°F in Charlotte, NC today, with cooler temps and possible rain later in the week.

The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded NJR Group, Inc. a $3.2 million contract for road improvements in Cabarrus County, covering nearly seven miles of renovations.

Union County awarded the 2024 Caught in the Act Team Award to two groups for their extraordinary community service and collaboration: the Mental Health Awareness Fundraiser Team and the Child Health Support Team.