Mecklenburg County News Releases
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Public Health Issues Measles Exposure Notice
Mecklenburg County Public Health is issuing a measles exposure notice for the following locations and times:
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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.
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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.
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Pedestrian Bridge Increases Access to Community Resource and Rec Center
Mecklenburg County installed a pedestrian Skybridge on Feb. 8, a major step forward in the plan to connect the Eastway Regional Recreation Center and the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (EBS CRC).
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Public Health to Tour Mecklenburg County to Address Local Community Health Needs
Mecklenburg County Public Health will be hosting the Live Well Meck tour in Charlotte and each Mecklenburg County town to gather community members and partners to share local health data and get feedback on future health needs and priorities.
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Public Health and Central Piedmont Community College Provide Dental Care at Give Kids a Smile Day
This weekend, Mecklenburg County Public Health provided free dental and other health services to nearly 400 residents through the Give Kids a Smile Day event.
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Public Health Issues Measles Exposure Notice
Mecklenburg County Public Health is issuing a measles exposure notice for the following locations:
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Wear Orange on Feb. 10: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County
One in three young people in the United States experiences abuse by a dating partner annually. In an average Mecklenburg County classroom, that’s more than 10 students.
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Celebrate Black History Month 2026 with Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is celebrating Black History Month in February with several events that honor the legacy of Black Americans in Mecklenburg County and beyond.
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Siemens Energy Will Expand Operations in Mecklenburg County, Creating Additional Jobs
Siemens Energy has announced it will further expand its operations in Mecklenburg County as part of a $421 expansion across North Carolina, creating 500 new jobs statewide.