Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Ramsey Creek Beach Closed Aug. 8-10

    Mecklenburg County’s Ramsey Creek Beach will be closed Aug. 8-10 due to elevated bacteria levels. 
  2. Keeping Promises: Child Support Team Helps Ease the Burden

    Child support is more than just a monthly payment – it’s a way for children to have stability and access to opportunities. At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners recognized August as Child Support Awareness Month.
  3. New Era, New Leadership: Deputy County Managers Appointed for Financial Services, Health and Human Services

    County Manager Mike Bryant has appointed new deputy county managers to lead two key service areas of Mecklenburg County government.
  4. Public Health Reminds Parents to Put Vaccines on Their Back-to-School Checklist

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their required vaccines ahead of the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Aug. 25.  
  5. Go FAR with Fresh Air Rides

    Keep our air fresh from Aug. 4-31 with Fresh Air Rides (FAR). Mecklenburg County Air Quality, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Connect Centralina, and Sustain Charlotte, invite residents to participate in this annual air awarenesses challenge to reduce air pollution.
  6. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
  7. In the Mail: 2025 Mecklenburg County Property Tax Bills

    Mecklenburg County has mailed 2025 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes as of July 29. Bills are due Sept. 1, 2025, and must be paid by Jan. 5, 2026, to avoid interest.
  8. Park and Recreation Serves Up New Girls Volleyball League, Registration Open for Fall Youth Sports

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is serving up a new volleyball league for girls ages 11-13. The league is the latest addition to a growing lineup of sports that Park and Recreation hosts for girls of all skill levels.  
  9. A New Year Brings New Parks, A New Museum, Miles of Greenways and More

    The County is focused on reinvesting in existing Park and Recreation facilities – taking care of what we already have – as well as building new features for residents to enjoy. 
  10. Keeping Cool: Free Box Fans Available to Eligible Mecklenburg County Residents

    As extreme high temperatures and heat indices persist through at least July 30, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat.