Mecklenburg County News Releases
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Fostering International Exchange: Mecklenburg County Welcomes Students from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners fostered positive international relations and education by welcoming a group of students from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
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2025 School Nurse of the Year Awarded
Mecklenburg County Public Health is proud to announce Nurse Amanda Rogers from Myers Park High School as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) School Nurse of the Year for 2025.
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Do the Write Thing: Students Share Powerful Experiences with Youth Violence
A student from Northeast Middle School has been selected as National Ambassador of Mecklenburg County’s annual “Do the Write Thing” writing contest.
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Splish Splash: Summer Hours at Meck County’s Outdoor Water Attractions
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s outdoor water attractions will kick off summertime hours and operations Memorial Day weekend. Start planning how your family will spend this summer at Mecklenburg County spraygrounds, pools and beaches.
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Ella B. Scarborough CRC and Area Leaders Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
Mecklenburg County shone brightly at this year’s Sustain Charlotte awards, an event recognizing local sustainability leaders and initiatives for their work in improving our community, environment, and economy both now and for generations to come.
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Medical Equipment Now Accepted at Compost Central
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is now accepting gently used medical equipment as part of its enhanced recycling program at Compost Central.
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Mecklenburg County WIC Program Provides Assistance for Eligible Women, Infants and Children
WIC or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and community resources to participants.
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EAST: Residents Invited to Learn About Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Eastside Resources and Investments
Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents are invited to learn more about activities, current resources, and future investments on the east side of town in this year’s Intergovernmental Eastside Summit and Mobile Resource Fair.
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Historic Headstones Get a Facelift
Settlers’ Cemetery was a lively place to be on April 26, as volunteers gathered to clean headstones and monuments.
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Valerie C. Woodard Center Closed April 29
The Valerie C. Woodard Center will be closed on April 29 due to a power outage.