Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. New Senior Rides: Mecklenburg Transportation System Accepting New Clients

    The Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS), the County’s non-emergency medical and general public transportation service, has opened trips to new customers.
  2. Residents Experience Expanded Services in NW Charlotte’s Catherine Simmons Neighborhood 

     In the three months since Mecklenburg County directed enhanced health, housing, and support services to a challenged northwest Charlotte community, residents have witnessed a difference in the resources available to them.
  3. County Leaders Attend NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

    Mecklenburg County leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 21–24 to participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. The conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county leaders from across the country to focus on federal policy issues impacting local governments.
  4. Four Steps to Stay Flood Safe

    As temperatures rise, so does the risk of severe weather-related hazards. To help residents stay informed and prepared, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office are recognizing March 1-7 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
  5. 2,404 Neighbors in Need: Mecklenburg County Releases Housing and Homelessness Report

    Mecklenburg County Community Support Services has released the 2025 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report.
  6. Master Plan Update: Park and Recreation Adds Workshops for Community Input

    Park and Recreation will host additional community workshops in February and March, giving residents even more opportunities to provide input on the next phase of the Meck Playbook master plan. 
  7. History Looms Large in Charlotte Mill Villages

    The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department will explore the impact of the cotton mills and the stories of textile workers during a book discussion of Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World on Thursday, Feb. 26. 
  8. Public Health Issues Measles Exposure Notice

     Mecklenburg County Public Health is issuing a measles exposure notice for the following locations and times:

     
  9. MECK Pre-K Registration Is Open for 2026-2027 School Year 

    Registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year at MECK Pre-K, the high-quality pre-K program for all 4-year-olds in Mecklenburg County, available at no cost to families. Families can secure their spot at MeckPreK.org today.
  10. AI-Generated Content Leads to Misinformation on N.C. Veteran Vehicle Tax Exemptions

    Content apparently generated by AI has led to online misinformation and confusion among some veterans who have recently contacted the Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office.