Mecklenburg County News Releases

1 - 10 of 650 Results
  1. National Adoption Day: 89 Youth to Celebrate New Beginnings in Mecklenburg County

    Dozens of children and their families will be recognized in celebration of National Adoption Day in Mecklenburg County. This year, 89 youth have received decrees, all adopted through Mecklenburg County’s Youth and Family Services division.
  2. Solid Waste Encourages Residents to Refresh their Recycling Knowledge this America Recycles Day

    America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and the Mecklenburg County Solid Waste team is asking residents to make sure they know how to recycle right.
  3. Catherine M. Wilson Center Lobby to Close for General Public 

    The lobby of Mecklenburg County’s Catherine M. Wilson Center at 301 Billingsley Road will close to the public on Dec. 31, 2025.  
  4. 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.
  5. 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.  
  6. 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.
  7. Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply for Economic Assistance Grants

    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.  

     
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. County Announces Veterans Day Closings

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