Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. 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.
  2. Charlotte’s Oldest Public Park Reopens Following $6M Renovation

    Independence Park, the first and oldest public park in Charlotte, has reopened to visitors following a nearly $6 million renovation project led by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. Residents are invited to a reopening event on June 29 to celebrate and enjoy the return of the park and its new features.
  3. 'No Swimming' Advisory Issued for a Cove on Lake Norman Following a Discharge of Sewage

    A No Swim advisory was issued after an estimated 8,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman from a private sanitary sewer manhole located at 21328 Nautique Blvd.
  4. Second Chances & New Directions: Rise 2 Work Offers Opportunities for SNAP Clients

    Mecklenburg County’s Rise 2 Work program, part of the voluntary N.C. Food & Nutrition Services Employment and Training program, provides job-driven, skills-based training that leads to meaningful employment for SNAP recipients.
  5. Building Community Together: Mecklenburg County and Partners to Build and Expand Skate Parks

    Mecklenburg County is responding to residents’ calls for greater access to skate parks by investing millions of dollars in these valued outdoor amenities over the next five years.
  6. Board of County Commissioners Adopts $2.36 Billion Operating Budget for FY2024

    The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 6, adopted Mecklenburg County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024
  7. Criminal Justice Community Engagement Task Group Seeking Applicants

    Mecklenburg County’s Criminal Justice Services Department is seeking applicants for its Criminal Justice Community Engagement Task Group. 
  8. Office of Violence Prevention Launches Campaign During Gun Violence Awareness Month

    June focuses on Gun Violence Awareness, and Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention will spotlight awareness and education throughout the month.
  9. '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.
  10. Mecklenburg County to Celebrate Juneteenth with ‘The Homage Exhibit’

    Mecklenburg County will celebrate Juneteenth by hosting “The Homage Exhibit” at Eastway Regional Recreation Center on June 15, from noon to 8 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public.