Mecklenburg County News Releases
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The HOMES Program is Here to Help Mecklenburg County Homeowners in Need
Mecklenburg County homeowners who are struggling with rising costs of living have an ally in the HOMES program.
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'No Swimming' Advisory Lifted for a portion on Lake Wylie
A NO SWIM advisory was lifted today for a portion on Lake Wylie.
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2023 Crowns of Enterprise Award Recipient Highlights
2023 Crowns of Enterprise Award Recipient Highlights
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'No Swimming' Advisory Issued for a Cove on Lake Wylie Following a Discharge of Sewage
A NO SWIM advisory was issued today for a cove on Lake Wylie.
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A Genuine Touch: Hitting the Streets to Help Unsheltered Homeless
Mecklenburg County is building a street outreach program that engages and supports people living on the street throughout our community. With funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the County has partnered with Hearts for the Invisible CLT (HFTIC) to lead the street outreach effort.
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Flooding Forecasted: Turn Around Don’t Drown
Periods of heavy rain are expected for the next several days, combined with saturated ground and elevated creek levels, and flooding risks have increased.
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'No Swimming' Advisory Lifted for a Cove on Lake Norman Following a Discharge of Sewage
A "No Swimming" advisory was lifted today for a cove on Lake Norman.
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Honoring a Legacy: Mecklenburg County, Alumni Foundation Celebrate Second Ward High School’s 100th Anniversary
Residents are invited to join Mecklenburg County and the Second Ward High School Alumni Foundation on July 15 for Tiger Day, a free centennial celebration of Charlotte’s first high school for Black students.
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Public Health Offers Free Screenings for National HIV Testing Day
Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 with free screenings for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). In partnership with Atrium Health, Novant Health, and other community partners, the screenings will be available at three Charlotte area locations.
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Park and Recreation Offers Free Fans to Seniors This Summer
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.