James E. Avens, Jr. is named the new Police Chief of Matthews with 23 years of experience, after serving as the Interim Chief at Elizabeth City Police Department.

Gaston County won two honors at the NC3C 2025 Excellence in Communications Awards for their public engagement efforts and humorous National Trails Day video.

Charlotte Council member Tariq Bokhari resigns to join the Trump administration, endorsing his wife to fill his seat.

Cabarrus County government facilities to close for Good Friday, but parks and post-weekend library services to remain available. The Household Hazardous Waste event is on Saturday, and waste collection continues normally.

The South Gulf Cove lock will open daily from noon to 7 p.m., April 15-19, due to varying water levels. Boaters are cautioned of strong currents and urged to navigate carefully.

Mecklenburg County warns residents of a scam involving fake property tax delinquency letters, advising verification through official channels before responding.

Mecklenburg County announces service closures for Good Friday, April 18, 2025, with some emergency lines remaining open.

The Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development is hosting a virtual seminar series in May called "What’s Next 2025" to help local business owners scale their operations.

Union County government offices will close on April 18 for Good Friday, resuming on April 21. The landfill operates normally, while recreational parks remain open. Library and other services are available online during this period.

Mecklenburg County departments were honored with safety awards from the N.C. Department of Labor, recognizing their commitment to workplace safety, with a ceremony held on April 8.

Lamarie Austin-Stripling is set to join the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, bringing community service experience and a strong educational background to the role.

Rep. Tricia Cotham has introduced the PAVE Act (House Bill 948) to improve Charlotte-Mecklenburg's transportation system, with plans for revenue allocation and transit enhancements.

Mecklenburg County announced a series of Earth Day events from April 21-27, including clean-ups, hikes, workshops, and a Take-Back event, encouraging community engagement and environmental sustainability.