A contractor struck a low-pressure sewer line on March 12 and about 100 gallons of wastewater reached Lake Norman near Cornelius. Charlotte Water contained the leak and urged residents to report signs of contamination.

A $6.26 million Mallard Creek restoration near Kirk Farm Fields will reshape banks, slow flows and cut sediment — but expect intermittent greenway closures during the one-year build.

Park leaders say repairs will reopen the Blue Ridge Parkway’s closed sections in North Carolina by the end of 2026; phased work and detour maps aim to steer visitors back to gateway towns.

Three Rivers Land Trust and landowner Terry Sharpe placed 90 acres near Ellerbe into a permanent easement to protect longleaf, pollinators and a rare wetland seep.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation highlight sites honoring Black history, including parks and greenways named after influential African Americans, promoting awareness of local Black heritage.

Concord's park renovation projects progress with construction updates shared via Facebook, including Caldwell Park's new facilities and Ramseur Park's terrain leveling.

Mecklenburg County experienced a year without unhealthy pollution levels, meeting strict air quality standards. This achievement was credited to favorable weather and pollution reduction efforts.

Mecklenburg County officially reopened Albemarle Park in Charlotte, with new features like trails and a playground, part of a $1.1 million renovation aimed at community wellbeing.

A harmful algae bloom (HAB) of cyanobacteria was discovered in a Lake Wylie cove by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services staff. Residents are advised to avoid contact with the water.

Cane Creek Park in NC is getting greener with water willow plants to boost aquatic life and attract bass, supported by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Hickory's Public Art Commission unveils an 8.5 feet tall sculpture "FREEDOM: An Homage to Harriet Tubman" in Taft Broome Park to honor the historical figure’s legacy.

Byron Haigler, promoted to director of Cabarrus County's Active Living and Parks, seeks to continue improving community services using his life experiences, including overcoming cancer and a bear encounter.

Hillsborough County promotes using native plants for economical and ecological garden benefits, ideal for the local climate and supporting local wildlife.