Mecklenburg County News Releases
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Let the Games Begin: 2025 Mecklenburg County Senior Games and SilverArts Registration Now Open
It’s time for our active aging athletes to warm up for the 2025 Senior Games and SilverArts competitions.
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Share Your View. Shape Our Future. Public Hearing Set for Next Year’s Mecklenburg County Budget
Mecklenburg County is beginning to shape its Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The first step is a public hearing .
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County Announces MLK Holiday Closings
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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2,784 Neighbors in Need: Mecklenburg County Releases Housing and Homelessness Report
Mecklenburg County Community Support Services has released the 2024 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report.
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Extreme Weather: Update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Shelters and Assistance
In response to extreme weather forecasted, extreme weather protocols will activate Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan. 12, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.
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Save the Scraps: Solid Waste Now Accepting Food
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting residential food waste scraps for composting at two full-service recycling centers.
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County Names New Directors of Human Resources, Park and Recreation
County Manager Dena R. Diorio has announced the promotion of Joanette Freeman to the position of director of Human Resources, effective Jan. 22, and the hiring of Nick Walker to the position of director of Park and Recreation, effective Feb. 3.
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Public Input Wanted: Share Feedback On Community Hazards
Mecklenburg County is looking for your input on how natural hazards including flooding, hurricanes, and severe weather impact you and your neighbors. Mecklenburg County and incorporated communities are seeking public input as they update the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Application Period Now Open for FY2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Funds
Mecklenburg County is preparing for its FY 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Program Annual Action Plan and funding allocation.
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Pipe Protection: Keep Fire Sprinklers Safe in Cold Weather
As freezing temperatures approach, take precautions to protect your water-based fire protection systems (fire sprinkler systems).