Mecklenburg County News Releases
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DetraPel, Inc. Selects Mecklenburg County for Headquarters, Manufacturing Operations
DetraPel, Inc., a clean-tech advanced materials company, has chosen to relocate its headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations to Mecklenburg County. The company will invest $3.5 million and bring more than 30 new jobs to southwest Charlotte.
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Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center Closed on Feb. 7
Mecklenburg County’s Ella B. Scarborough (EBS) Community Resource Center at 430 Stitt Rd. in Charlotte is CLOSED for the day on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, due to a nearby police investigation.
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Wear Orange on Feb. 11: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County
One in three young people in the United States experiences abuse by a dating partner. In an average Mecklenburg County classroom, that’s more than 10 students. Fifteen years ago, Congress declared February National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
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A Closer Look at an Overlooked Chapter: Book Club Discussion Examines Race, Religion and Urban Renewal in Charlotte
First Baptist Church is a notable building in uptown Charlotte. But there was a time, not so long ago, when the site was known not as a place of worship but a place to call home.
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Mark Your Calendar for Mecklenburg County’s 2025 Summer Camp Registration
Start planning summer memories by marking your calendar for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s summer camp registration. Registration for camps will open March 4-6.
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'What’s Your Passion?' County Commissioners on Why They Serve Mecklenburg County
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners is the governing body of Mecklenburg County. Nine commissioners are elected every two years—six represent districts and three are elected county-wide.
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Property Tax Relief: Apply Now for a Break on Your Bill
Mecklenburg County citizens who think they might qualify for a break on their property taxes should apply now.
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Celebrate Black History Month 2025 with Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is celebrating Black History Month in February with several events that honor the legacy of Black Americans in Mecklenburg County and beyond.
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Update on Federal Funding
Mecklenburg County continues to monitor events as they evolve after the White House on Jan. 29 rescinded a directive to pause federal grants and loans.
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Share Your View. Shape Our Future. Survey Open for Residents to Indicate Mecklenburg County Priorities
Mecklenburg County leaders want to hear what residents think. Mecklenburg County’s resident survey for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget is now open at Budget.MeckNC.gov.