Mecklenburg County's tax collection has surpassed $2 billion, with a property tax collection rate of 99.5% and business tax revenues hitting $180 million for the 2024-2025 budget year.

Monroe's administrative offices will be closed for Labor Day, with emergency services available at 911 and non-urgent issues at 704-289-1591. Normal operations resume September 2.

Lake Wylie has reopened for swimming and watersports after a harmful algae bloom advisory was lifted, with officials continuing to monitor the water for safety.

A new Mamava Lactation Pod at Charlotte’s BOPlex offers a private, comfortable space for breastfeeding families, part of ongoing efforts to support maternal and child health.

Charlotte is seeking public input for its police chief search through an online survey, aiming to involve the community in shaping the CMPD's leadership as the city grows and crime rates fall.

Mecklenburg County voters will decide on a proposed 1% sales tax increase in November to fund transportation projects, following the P.A.V.E. Act. If approved, it could generate over $25 billion in 30 years.

Hickory city offices announce Labor Day closures, but trash collection will continue as usual. Libraries and recreation centers will close, while parks remain open.

Lincoln County's drought ends as the Catawba-Wateree River Basin returns to normal levels, and the local government thanks residents for adhering to conservation efforts. Officials continue to monitor water conditions.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are prioritizing safety as students return, implementing new protocols and emphasizing the role of SROs in building connections and ensuring a secure environment.

Union County announces closures on Labor Day, with most government offices and facilities shut down, while Cane Creek Park remains open. The library is open until Aug 30 and waste services continue on Aug 30 only.

Mecklenburg County faces a congenital syphilis crisis amid a national shortage of the antibiotic Bicillin L-A, vital for treating syphilis in pregnancy.

The City of Monroe awarded Greiner Bio-One a $58,650 economic incentive, part of a series that encourages local investment and job creation. Greiner has invested over $10 million, surpassing its commitment under the agreement.

North Carolina's "Booze It & Lose It" campaign aims to reduce impaired driving during Labor Day, with increased patrols and checkpoints from August 25th to September 7th.