Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Everybody Counts Charlotte: Volunteers and Donations Needed for 'Point in Time’ Count

    November is Homelessness Awareness Month and preparations are underway for the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. 
  2. Nominations Open for 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards

    Nominations are open for the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte.  
  3. Crisis Intervention Team Celebrates Exceptional Service

    When someone suffers a mental health crisis in our community, first responders know the training they’ve received can make a crucial difference. The Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team understands that all too well, and each year, the organization honors many in the community who have played a critical role in saving lives.   
  4. County Announces Thanksgiving Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
  5. Homelessness Awareness Month: Residents Invited to Recognize Neighbors Without a Home

    The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November as Homelessness Awareness Month. In recognition of the month, several events are planned to bring awareness to the homeless community and the hard work that goes into helping to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.
  6. Public Health, Habitat Charlotte to Install 50th Edible Landscape Garden on Saturday

    Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Edible Landscapes  initiative  will celebrate a major milestone this weekend in its work to improve access to healthy, locally grown food across the county. 
  7. Access for All: Park and Recreation Introduces New All-terrain Wheelchairs

    New all-terrain wheelchairs (ATWs) will soon be available to residents with disabilities that limit their access to greenways, trails and other outdoor environments.  
  8. Small Actions, Big Impact: Celebrate America Recycles Day

    Friday, Nov. 15 is America Recycles Day, a nationwide campaign to spotlight the importance of recycling and increase awareness of ways to reduce waste.  
  9. Serving Those Who Served: Veterans Services Division Awarded for Care of Local Vets

    Mecklenburg County Veterans Services Division has been selected as the Veterans Bridge Home Janene Stewart McGee Provider of the Year. 
  10. Public Health Mobile Dental Unit Debuts to Help Preschoolers and Many More

    This week Public Health launches its mobile dental program to provide oral health screenings to preschoolers. The much-anticipated mobile unit has three operatories fully equipped to serve clients for dental needs, much like at a dental office. The mobile unit is also equipped with an X-ray imaging device.