Detective Brantley Birchmore was honored as Monroe Police's Employee of the Month for preventing a school violence threat, seizing numerous firearms and rounds of ammunition.

Catawba County hosts its annual household hazardous waste collection day at the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds for safe disposal of items like cleaners, paints, and electronics.

Mecklenburg County's Compost Central has expanded its recycling program to include medical equipment donations to aid Charlotte's uninsured, in partnership with AssistMe.

Mecklenburg County's WIC program supports the nutrition and education of economically disadvantaged women, infants, and children, providing food, counseling, and healthcare referrals.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg invites residents to the Eastside Summit and Resource Fair on May 17th for local development updates and direct support services.

The Mooresville Historic Preservation Commission has scheduled a meeting on May 2, 2025, to discuss updates to the HPC Design Standards at The Charles Mack Citizen Center.

Union County homeowners are invited to an informational meeting on May 15 at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church to learn about the 2025 property reappraisal process.

Community volunteers clean historical headstones at Settlers' Cemetery, led by Mecklenburg County's Historic Landmarks Department.

The City of Hickory's Community Relations Council celebrated local heroes at the Hickory Multicultural Festival, granting Human Relations Awards to three individuals and a community project for their contributions to unity and welfare.

The Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center in Charlotte has closed due to a water outage. Clients are redirected to the nearby Valerie C. Woodard Center.

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office held an event to support reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals, emphasizing community support to prevent recidivism.

The CMPD commemorates the one-year anniversary of four officers killed in the line of duty with a documentary, community climb, and internal wellness initiatives.

FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management will provide Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for disaster recovery and resilience enhancement while ensuring compliance with environmental and cultural regulations.