Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Five-Year Milestone: Three Commissioners Recognized with Service Pins

    At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Nov. 8, 2023, County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented Vice Chair Elaine Powell, Commissioner Mark Jerrell, and Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell with their five-year service pins. All Mecklenburg County employees who reach their five-year mark are awarded a service pin to celebrate the milestone, including County Commissioners.
  2. Operation Green Light: Shine a Light in Support of Veterans on Nov. 11

    Saturday, Nov. 11 is a day to honor veterans who have served and their families. To demonstrate its support on Veterans Day, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community is asked to shine a green light at home, while the Charlotte skyline is illuminated in green. It’s Operation Green Light, a national initiative to support military veterans, and raise awareness of their unique challenges and resources available from Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and other local, state and national partners.
  3. ​County Announces Veterans Day Closings

    Most Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day. 
  4. The HOMES Program is Helping Mecklenburg County Homeowners Deadline Extended Through Dec. 15

    Applications for the HOMES Program have been coming in and so far, thousands have benefitted from the support.  The program provides economic assistance grants of up to $660 for qualifying homeowners.
  5. New Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center: A Link Between Residents and Resources

    Mecklenburg County cut the ribbon on Oct. 25 for the new Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center (CRC). 
  6. Mecklenburg Shapes Leaders: CSS Director Selected for ‘Leadership North Carolina’

    Stacy Lowry, director of Mecklenburg County Community Support Services, is one of 56 civic and community leaders to be accepted this year into the highly selective Leadership North Carolina program. The class comprises leaders from across the state and across sectors—government, business, nonprofit, education, etc. 
  7. National Addiction Treatment Week Is Oct 16-20

    Addiction is treatable, and recovery is possible. That’s the main message of National Addiction Treatment Week Oct. 16 – 20. 
  8. Behind Every Number Is a Story: Status of Intimate Partner Violence in Mecklenburg County

    In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mecklenburg County representatives, community partners, and survivors released the latest data related to intimate partner violence in Mecklenburg County.
  9. New COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot Available at Select Public Health Clinics for Uninsured Residents

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is offering the new COVID-19 vaccine boosters and flu shots at its clinic locations. No appointment is necessary. 
  10. Opportunities for Nonprofits: Grants Available to Support Mecklenburg County Goals

    Nonprofits provide an array of services and programs that make our community a better place to live, such as affordable housing, literacy, healthcare, early childhood development, career readiness, and much more. That is why Mecklenburg County offers Community Service Grants (CSG) to give nonprofits an opportunity to help support County goals and priorities. Nonprofits can apply for FY2025 Community Service Grants from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13, 2023.