Matthews is set to upgrade parks with a $11 million bond, enhancing Purser-Hulsey Park and others with new amenities and connectivity projects, despite a close 4-3 commissioners' vote.

Charlotte's Creek Week, set for March 22-29, includes cleanup and educational events to protect local waterways, organized by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and partners.

Annual road paving in the City continues with closures and detours from March 17-21 during certain hours, impacting various streets as part of the 2024-25 infrastructure improvements.

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.

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.

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.

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 Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office has introduced a new K-9, Fuego, with skills in apprehension and narcotics detection, highlighting the team's potential for community safety.

Cabarrus County celebrated the opening of its new Library and Active Living Center, with a large community turnout highlighting the facility's educational and recreational offerings.

Spring Lake Park is scheduled for routine tree trimming from March 19-21 as part of park maintenance for safety and beautification. Park remains open, but caution is advised near work zones.

K9 Dunkin and local law enforcement successfully located a missing adult with special needs in Gaston County, demonstrating the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation.

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio received the El Camino Campeon Leadership Award for her work with Camino, a nonprofit supporting the Hispanic and Latino community.