Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Residential Pools for Short Term Rentals Now Allowed in Mecklenburg County

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is helping residents stay safe as a new state law now allows the rental of residential swimming pools through a sharing economy platform without a public swimming pool permit from Public Health. 
  2. William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center Now Open 

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Park and Recreation are excited to announce that the William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center is now re-open, following enhancements to enlarge the site and make it a staffed center.
  3. AssetMark Financial Holdings Picks Mecklenburg County for Finance Hub, Creating 252 jobs

     After a nationwide search, AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc., a leading wealth management platform for financial advisors, will invest $10 million to establish an East Coast hub in Charlotte’s central business district, creating 252 new jobs.
  4. Citigroup to Establish Major Office Facility in Mecklenburg County, Creating 510 Jobs

    Citigroup will invest $16.1 million to establish a major office facility in Charlotte, creating 510 new jobs.
  5. MECK Pre-K Reaches Record Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year

    As of July 2, MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families.  
  6. Fresh Veggies for Seniors: Healthy Benefits Available at Farmers Markets

    Warm summer days mean a bounty of fruits and vegetables pouring into local farmers markets throughout Mecklenburg County.
  7. Solid Waste: Keeping Our Sewers Pollution Free

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste was recently recognized by Charlotte Water for their pollution prevention efforts at the Foxhole landfill.
  8. New Era for Mecklenburg County: Mike Bryant Sworn in as County Manager

    New Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant was sworn into office on June 30, 2025, in a ceremony before the Board of County Commissioners and the public.
  9. County Announces Independence Day Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
  10. Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness

    With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises: