Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Affordable Renewable Energy Campaign to Launch in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to Boost Local Solar Energy and Battery Installation

    Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg, a new community-based campaign aimed at making solar energy and battery power more affordable and accessible for all, is set to launch Wednesday, June 25.
  2. Park and Recreation Offers Free Box Fans to Seniors This Summer 2025

    Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.
  3. County Announces Juneteenth Holiday Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.
  4. Harmful Algae Bloom Observed in a Cove on Lake Norman

    Active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove on Lake Norman. Residents are advised to avoid this area of the lake until the bloom is no longer present.
  5. Point in Time Count Reveals Faces of Homelessness Amidst Growing Needs

    As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark.  
  6. Mecklenburg County Public Health Celebrates 50th Edible Landscape

    An event culminating nine years of Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Edible Landscape Program and the 50th Edible Landscape built was held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
  7. Board of County Commissioners Adopts $2.5 Billion Operating Budget for FY2026

    The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, adopted Mecklenburg County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
  8. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Join Our Third Annual Walk to Build Support for Elders

    Mecklenburg County residents are invited to join their neighbors from across the community to support our elders and those who care for them on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
  9. Unveiling History: New historic marker recognizes the Franks House and Third Ward

    On a quiet side street in Uptown sits an unassuming house with stories to tell. The Franks House is a rare surviving artifact of the thriving Black community that once existed in Third Ward and on June 7, it takes its place in history.  
  10. Suzette Nedrich Named Director of Public Information

    Suzette Rhee Nedrich, a Mecklenburg County public information officer since 2022, has been promoted to the position of director of the Public Information Department.