The Utility Department's customer service center in Port Charlotte will be closed on Nov. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but alternative bill payment options are available.

Union County has initiated Operation Green Light, lighting up buildings in green to show support for veterans until Nov. 11 as part of a nationwide effort.

Union County HR employee Krysten Carlsen received the Caught in the Act Award for her swift action during a medical emergency at the Government Center.

FEMA aid stations open in Gaston County for Hurricane Helene relief, providing in-person assistance at various sites including East Gaston Volunteer Fire Department.

The Rowan County Health Department received a $106,447 federal grant for emergency personnel training to better handle substance use and mental health crises.

The Babcock Ranch School Field House shelter has moved to Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center in Port Charlotte to aid people affected by recent hurricanes.

The Kannapolis Police Department received the Trilogy Award for leadership training commitment from the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association.

LISC Charlotte introduced the REDi program to train emerging commercial developers, focusing on Charlotte's "Corridors of Opportunity," with support from the city and a Wells Fargo grant.

FEMA has extended the renewal period for flood insurance policies for victims of Storm Helene in seven states, including Florida, with new deadlines up to Nov. 26, 2024.

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Charlotte County to assist disaster-affected residents with aid applications and information on recovery resources.

EPA awards over $2 million for the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in North Carolina to boost community revitalization and economic development.

Election officials will address early voting in Asheville affected by Hurricane Helene at a conference, to assist residents in the 2024 general election.

Wake County officials highlight the need for water management and conservation following Hurricane Helene's impact on North Carolina, implementing a 50-year One Water plan and launching a campaign for the Imagine a Day Without Water event.