Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Looking for Stories of Resilience for a Special Community Show

    Have you ever felt compelled to share your resilience story - the story of your journey to overcoming, feeling vulnerable, or recovery from mental health struggles, substance use, or community violence exposure? 
  2. Supplemental Income Pilot Program for Residents in Reentry After Incarceration

     Criminal Justice Services will launch an innovative pilot program to support residents reentering the community after incarceration. The Supplemental Income Pilot Program will kick off on July 1.
  3. No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines End in August

    Health leaders are sending out an important message about the federal Bridge Access Program, which was launched in 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
  4. Keeping Cool: Facilities and Resources Available to Mecklenburg County Residents

    As summer temperatures continue to rise, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office (CMEMO), and homeless service providers are working together to support the needs of the community.
  5. 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). 
  6. County Announces Independence Day Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for the Independence Day holiday.
  7. Let the Clean Air Games Begin!

    Mecklenburg County Air Quality, Sustain Charlotte and Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) are teaming up for a healthier community. 
  8. The County’s Solid Waste Management Program is Rocking Down Electric Avenue

    The Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management Program is rocking down Electric Avenue with its latest utility vehicle. The John Deere Gator will be used at Compost Central Recycling Center, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte.
  9. Mecklenburg County Earns National Achievement Awards

    Mecklenburg County has been recognized with ten 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). 
  10. County’s Public Health Recognized for Outstanding Equity Work

     Public Health’s commitment to equity in serving Mecklenburg County residents is being recognized by public media.