Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Extreme Weather: Update on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homeless Shelters and Assistance

    In response to extreme cold weather forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19 through Wednesday, Jan. 22, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.
  2. Getting to Work: County, Charlotte Works to Host Career Expo and Workshops

    Mecklenburg County is helping residents launch careers in the advanced manufacturing, construction, and facility maintenance management industries. 
  3. groninger USA, LLC Selects Charlotte for Upcoming Expansion: Company to Bring 60 New Jobs to Charlotte

    groninger USA, LLC a leading international manufacturer of filling and closing machines for the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and cosmetics industries, has selected Charlotte for its expanded manufacturing operations. 
  4. Mecklenburg County’s Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to Spend $2 Million to Support Work with At-risk Youth

    The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is accepting applications for funding from programs that serve at-risk and delinquent youth, or youth who are otherwise under the supervision of juvenile court. 
  5. Listening Session: North Meck Neighbors Invited to Share Priorities with Commissioner Elaine Powell

    Mecklenburg County residents are invited to share their priorities for northern Mecklenburg County during a listening session hosted by District One County Commissioner Elaine Powell. 
  6. 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.
  7. 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 .
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.