Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. County to Unveil Art to Promote Gun Violence Prevention for Community at Upcoming Peace Builders Youth Summit

    Art can illustrate a message, create unity and even encourage discussions about alternative solutions to an important issue for the community. That was the goal when Mecklenburg County in partnership with Arts and Science Council, commissioned five local artists to create artwork to promote gun violence prevention.
  2. Coming Together for Our Creeks: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Hosts Creek Week March 22-29 

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners are hosting events March 22-29 to celebrate Creek Week, an appreciation of the 3,000 miles of creeks in Mecklenburg County.
  3. County Manager Recognized for Leadership in Support of Hispanic and Latino Community

    Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio was recognized for her long-standing commitment to the Hispanic and Latino community through the partnership with Camino, a bilingual and multicultural nonprofit.
  4. Public Health Urges Measles Vaccination as National Cases Rise

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise. 
  5. Ending the Epidemic: Mecklenburg County to Host Annual Opioid Settlement Community Meeting

    Mecklenburg County invites the community to participate in its third annual meeting as part of the National Opioid Settlement. 
  6. Social Work: Compassion + Action: Mecklenburg County Recognizes Employees for “Social Work Month”

    arch is National Social Work Month, an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of social workers across Mecklenburg County.
  7. Odyssey Logistics Selects Mecklenburg County for Global Headquarters

    Odyssey Logistics, a leader in logistics and technology solutions, has relocated its global headquarters to Mecklenburg County, creating more than 80 new jobs in southwest Charlotte.
  8. Energy Assistance Still Available: Residents Can Apply for Heating Bill Help until March 31

    The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is one of several Mecklenburg County programs that help households with their immediate energy needs so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs.
  9. Severe Weather Preparedness Week Is March 2-8

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg joins North Carolina in recognizing the first week of March as Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
  10. Mecklenburg County Reports 200% Rise in Overdose Deaths Among Black and Hispanic Residents

    Since 2019, there has been a 200% rise in overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County, compared to a 14% increase among White residents over the same time.