Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. 1774 Alexander Rock House Receives Rare State Designation

    The oldest home in Mecklenburg County has a new designation. The 1774 Alexander Rock House has been granted statewide historic significance, recognizing it as an important historical, cultural and architectural landmark.
  2. Mecklenburg County to Distribute 1,000 Turkeys

    Mecklenburg County is hosting a holiday turkey distribution on Saturday, Nov. 22 to help families celebrate Thanksgiving with a warm, nutritious meal.  
  3. Scout Motors Selects Mecklenburg County for New Headquarters, Creating 1,200 Jobs

    Scout Motors, an emerging automotive manufacturer revitalizing a legacy American brand, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, employing 1,200 workers by 2030. This represents a capital investment of nearly $207 million.
  4. Deadline Approaching to Apply For HOMES Grant

    The deadline for homeowners to apply for economic assistance grant funding through the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES) is quickly approaching.  

     
  5. Mecklenburg County Plans to Shore Up Small Businesses Ahead of Transportation-related Development

    Following voters’ approval of the referendum to fund transportation projects, Mecklenburg County is developing a plan to help small businesses benefit from public improvement project opportunities, and avoid gentrification and displacement.
  6. Community Conversation on Homelessness Kicks off the 2026 Point in Time Count

    Every January, volunteers span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, parking lots, encampments, and other locations to survey people who are living without shelter and connect them to resources.
  7. County Announces Veterans Day Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday.

     
  8. Operation Green Light: Shine a Light in Support of Veterans on Nov. 11

    Tuesday, Nov. 11, is a day to honor veterans and their families. To demonstrate its support on Veterans Day, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community is invited to shine a green light at home to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans.
  9. Mecklenburg County to Support Additional Food Resources During Pause of Federal SNAP Benefits

    Mecklenburg County government is prepared to devote $740,000 to support food resources that can assist residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP benefits for November are currently suspended due to the federal government shutdown.
  10. Jury Service Scam Alert: Mecklenburg County Warns Residents of False Messages and Threats

    Mecklenburg County is warning residents of a jury service scam making the rounds. The Trial Court Administrator’s Office (TCA) at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse has received multiple reports a day of residents receiving suspicious calls, texts, or emails for failure to appear and threats of large fines or a warrant for arrest.