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Mecklenburg County announced the appointment of Dr. Aram Perry Jr. as the new director of the Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services on October 27, 2026. Dr. Perry brings over 15 years of experience in…
The Chestnut Loop Trail at McDowell Nature Preserve has been inducted into the national Old-Growth Forest Network, according to Mecklenburg County. A ceremony and guided hike took place at McDowell Nature Center on…
On November 2, 2026, Mecklenburg County was selected as one of 12 counties across nine states to participate in a national pilot program aimed at improving responses to individuals with behavioral health needs within…
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) will host a panel discussion titled Transit Talks: A Year of Momentum on November 12, 2026. The event will take place…
Mecklenburg County homeowners can apply for grants of up to $650 through the Helping Out Mecklenburg Homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) program until November 20, 2026. The program aims to provide financial…
The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) announced that it will provide Game Day Express service for the Panthers’ home game on November 8, 2026. Routes 61x, 64x, and 177 will begin service 2.5 hours before the 1 p.m…
On November 2, 2026, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools held the Growing Gifted conference, aimed at supporting families of gifted and advanced learners. More than 200 parents attended the event, which featured sessions on…
On November 2, 2026, Mecklenburg County announced that residents no longer need to follow mandatory water restrictions due to improved regional drought conditions. The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group…
Pineville Elementary School was designated as an Apple Distinguished School from September 2026 to December 2029. Principal Earl “Bobby” French and his staff received recognition for their innovation in using Apple…
Kaitlyn Linscheid, an art teacher at Matthews Elementary School, was named the North Carolina Art Educator of the Year by the North Carolina Art Education Association on November 5, 2026. Linscheid received the award…
The Charlotte Area Transit System will implement single tracking and Rail Trail detours on the Blue Line from November 9 to November 13. This change will affect service between New Bern Station and Bland Station as…
The Town of Davidson invites community members to commemorate Veterans Day on November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place inside the Davidson Town Hall and Community Center Auditorium, featuring a…
The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced that the Community Engagement Center for the I-77 South Express Lanes project reopened at 10 a.m. on November 6, 2026. Located at 1023 W. Morehead St., Suite…
On November 2, 2026, Novant Health, in partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, conducted a Stress First Aid training at the Spectrum Center for CMS educators. The training focused on resilience, peer support…
On January 27 and 28, 2027, volunteers will survey individuals experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg as part of the Point-in-Time Count, according to Mecklenburg County. The count aims to assess the number…
On November 6, 2026, Blue Line customers may continue to experience delays in both directions due to an ongoing electrical signal issue. CATS maintenance teams are actively working to diagnose and address the issue…
On November 3, 2026, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department obtained arrest warrants for Stanley Burrison, 66, in connection with a fatal crash. Burrison is charged with Second Degree Murder, Assault with a Deadly…
Charlotte Water announced it is moving to Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) Stage 1, effective November 2, 2026. Under Stage 1, water conservation is voluntary as conditions improve across the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. The…
The Charlotte Area Transit System announced that single-track operations between New Bern and Bland stations have been lifted as of November 6, 2026. Blue Line trains have resumed normal operations, allowing customers…
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