Mecklenburg County News Releases

The public is invited to offer comments on how federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant funds are used.  

With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:

Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 by providing free testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and information and referrals for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – an HIV prevention medication.

Additional active harmful algae blooms have been found in coves on Lake Norman. Residents are advised to avoid coves in the area north and south of Torrence Chapel Road until blooms are no longer present.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste held a grand opening on June 17 for its new Pence Road Materials Recovery Facility.

Mecklenburg County invites you to review and provide feedback through July 21 on the 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program.

Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a new community-based campaign aimed at making solar energy and battery power more affordable and accessible for all, is set to launch Wednesday, June 25.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.

Active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove on Lake Norman. Residents are advised to avoid this area of the lake until the bloom is no longer present.