Mecklenburg County News Releases
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    Mecklenburg County Prepares for Pause in SNAP Benefits, Works with Community Partners to Offer Food for ResidentsAs of Saturday, Nov. 1, Mecklenburg County residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will likely see those benefits paused during the federal government shutdown. 
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    Jury Service Scam Alert: Mecklenburg County Warns Residents of False Messages and ThreatsMecklenburg 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. 
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    Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team Program Receives Platinum Certification from CIT InternationalThe Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Platinum Level Certification through CIT International – the highest level of program certification. 
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    Pacific Life Insurance Co. Selects Mecklenburg County for East Coast Hub, Creating 301 New JobsAfter a competitive search, Pacific Life Insurance Co. has selected Mecklenburg County for its new East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs over the next five years. 
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    Storm Water Services Continues Hurricane Helene Recovery EffortsWhen Hurricane Helene swept through the Catawba River watershed in 2024, it wasn’t just the storm that was catastrophic – it was the after-effects. 
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    A New Chapter: Mecklenburg County Breaks Ground on Eastland ParkMecklenburg County marked the beginning of a new chapter in the story of Eastland on Thursday, with a groundbreaking for the new Eastland Park. Construction began in the fall of 2025, and the new park is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027. 
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    Fintech Startup Wayflyer Selects Mecklenburg County for U.S. HeadquartersIrish company will create over 20 new jobs in Charlotte to support U.S. growth. 
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    Setting Priorities: Board of County Commissioners Meet for Fall RetreatThe Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will attend a fall retreat to discuss its priorities for the upcoming year and start laying the groundwork for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. 
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    Matthew Bixler Named New County Fire MarshalA familiar face is taking the top spot at the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO). 
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    SoFi Technologies to Expand Presence in Mecklenburg County, Creating 225 jobsSoFi Technologies, a digital financial services company, will establish a regional hub in Charlotte, creating 225 new jobs. 
