Creek Week in Mecklenburg County involves activities from March 22-29 to clean and learn about local creeks, culminating in The Big Spring Clean event.

Charlotte Storm Water Services advises against leaving dog waste outdoors as it contaminates waterways with harmful pathogens and disrupts ecosystems, urging pet owners to clean it up.

NCRC and NC Science Festival will host a STEM Night at a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers baseball game on April 29, blending sports with educational science exhibits.

Firefighter Brian Davenport shares the story of his granddaughter's critical injury and his subsequent fight for justice.

Loveland Boulevard between Patera and Cedarton Avenues will be closed for driveway repairs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours and slow traffic are expected.

An abatement action has led to the vacating and planned sale of a nuisance property in Rowan County, following a judge's approval and various criminal activities reported there.

The York County Sheriff's Office is seeking public help to identify suspects involved in over 24 car break-ins in Lake Wylie, with one suspect filmed taunting on camera.

Mecklenburg County seeks public input for its Hazard Mitigation Plan update to enhance community resilience and maintain FEMA funding. Residents can contribute via surveys and meetings detailed at MecklenburgHMP.com.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg's seventh annual Creek Week, from March 22-29, focuses on community awareness and conservation of local creeks through activities and cleanups.

The City of Charlotte emphasizes the importance of stormwater-friendly gardening to protect water quality, suggesting that traditional lawns can contribute to water pollution through runoff.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office celebrated the graduation of the second female "Next Great 50" class, where formerly incarcerated women launched their own businesses.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office is expanding its lake patrol on Lake Lookout, enhancing law enforcement presence and emergency response for the growing community.

The Gaston County Sheriff's Office has collaborated with federal and local agencies to intensify efforts against human trafficking and ensure registered sex offenders comply with legal residence requirements.