Mecklenburg County News Releases
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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.
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County Announces Thanksgiving Closings
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Storm Water Services Offering Voluntary Buyouts and Grants For Homes Damaged By Hurricane Helene
Voluntary buyouts and retroFIT (Floodproofing Improvements Together) grants are now available to property owners near Mountain Island Lake whose homes were damaged or destroyed during Hurricane Helene.
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Two Weeks Left to Apply for HOMES Grant Funding
The deadline is quickly approaching for homeowners to apply for economic assistance grant funding through the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES).