Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Distinguished Budget Presentation Award: National Recognition for Mecklenburg County’s 2025 Spending Plan

    Mecklenburg County has been recognized for its Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget. The Office of Management and Budget was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which advances excellence in government finance.
  2. Park and Recreation Collecting Donations for Helene Recovery

    To support those affected by Hurricane Helene, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is collecting donations at multiple locations across the county until Friday, Nov. 1. Accepted items include:
  3. Mental Health Show Series Back On After Hurricane

    Stories of resilience are deeply personal, and they matter. There will be more such stories after Hurricane Helene. But all these stories can connect and help us. This Is My Brave CharMeck 2024 show series will use performing arts as a way to end the stigma around the struggles of mental illness, substance abuse and community violence. 
  4. More than $2.5 Million Awarded to Residents Through HOMES Program

    The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES) has awarded more than $2.5 million in grant funding to homeowners since the program opened for this year on July 1–and there is still time for qualifying homeowners to apply. 
  5. Harmful Algae Blooms Observed in Lower Portion of Lake Norman

    Active harmful algae blooms have been found in a portion of lower Lake Norman.
  6. Age Is Just a Number: Mecklenburg County Celebrates Seniors on Ageism Awareness Day

    Mecklenburg County is home to more than 150,000 residents over the age of 60. It’s the fastest growing age group in the county.
  7. Mecklenburg County Receives FEMA Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene

    Homeowners and renters in Mecklenburg County who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. 
  8. Behind Every Number Is a Story: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    At its Oct. 1 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County, and Oct. 12 as Domestic Violence Survivors Day.
  9. Mecklenburg County Offices and Services Closed Sept. 27 Due to Anticipated Severe Weather

    Due to anticipated severe weather, Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
  10. U.S. Secretary of Labor Recognizes Job Training for Mecklenburg County’s Incarcerated Residents

    Mecklenburg County is getting national attention for its workforce development efforts, especially in preparing incarcerated people for jobs after their release.