Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Jury Scam Alert: Be Aware of Sophisticated Tactics

    Residents are being targeted by jury scammers who are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to lure victims into paying large sums of money. While such scams seem cyclical, County leaders want to caution residents to the latest methods. 
  2. Holiday Haul: Recycling Centers Accepting Trees and Seasonal Items

    Once gifts have been exchanged and presents have been opened, it’s time to take part in another time-honored holiday tradition: getting rid of all the packaging and waste. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling Services invites residents to drop recyclables and waste items off at Full-Service Recycling Centers.  
  3. Public Health Alert: Pneumonia Cases Increasing in Mecklenburg County

    After low levels of detected infections since 2019, Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections have increased in the United States since late spring and have remained high. 
  4. Buying Results, Winning Awards: Community Service Grant Process Recognized Nationally

    Congratulations to staff at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Office of Strategy and Innovation (OSI), who were recently recognized for their Community Service Grant process!  
  5. County Announces Holiday Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on the following days for the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays: Dec. 24, 25 and 26, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025. 
  6. Mecklenburg County Invites Residents to Participate in Strategic Planning for Community Development Funding

    Mecklenburg County is launching our 5-year Consolidated Planning process as required by the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. 
  7. Homebound Seniors Get Healthy Holiday Surprise from Mecklenburg County Senior Nutrition

    While families and friends are celebrating the holidays, it can be a tough time for senior citizens who can’t get out to enjoy the season.
  8. Get Social: Summit Brings Government Agencies Together IRL

    Social media is an everchanging landscape. And it’s a landscape best navigated with others.
  9. Apply to Join New Public Transit Advisory Committee

    The Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) is seeking applicants for its new Public Transit Advisory Committee. Applications are due Jan. 3, 2025.  
  10. Final Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Interest Is Jan. 6, 2025

    Mecklenburg County taxpayers who have yet to pay their 2024 property tax bill may see a postcard in their mailbox soon.