Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Bringing Collaboration and Care to the Opioid Crisis

    Earlier this week Mecklenburg County co-hosted the Breaking Barriers: Compassionate Care and Community Engagement in the Opioid Crisis Conference, with the Substance Use Disorder Task Force. 
  2. Preserving Our Farms: Mecklenburg County Adopts Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance

    The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance establishing a Voluntary Agricultural District program, a major step forward in the County’s efforts to preserve farmland, support farmers, and promote agriculture.
  3. Applications Open for Residents to Serve on Proposed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority

    Ahead of November’s countywide referendum on raising the sales tax by 1% for transportation projects, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has authorized the formation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA).
  4. Residents Invited to Drop Off Recyclables During Take-Back Event

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is hosting a Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 20, where residents can drop off their unwanted recyclables.
  5. Little School, Big Impact: Huntersville Rosenwald School #2 Celebrates 100-year Anniversary

    On Saturday, Sept. 20, Mecklenburg County will join with community partners to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Huntersville Rosenwald School #2. 
  6. Public Health Launches New Community Fitness Challenge

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is launching a 16-week countywide fitness challenge called MeckMoves to encourage physical activity and better health that launches with a free biometric screening event, MeckCheck, on Oct. 11 at the McCrorey YMCA, 3801 Beatties Ford Road, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  7. County Commissioners to Hear Comment and Consider Proposed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority

    Ahead of November’s countywide referendum on raising the sales tax by 1% for transportation projects, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hear public input and vote on whether to authorize the formation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA)
  8. Mecklenburg County Leaders to Convene Partners to Discuss the Impact of Federal Cuts on Residents

    The passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will have significant consequences for residents, and County leaders are organizing community partners to be better prepared and to share information. 
  9. MeckRoots: Park and Recreation to Host Book Talks, Genealogy Workshops, History Presentations

    This fall, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is offering residents several opportunities to understand local history and to learn how to collect and tell their own histories and stories.
  10. New Mural Unveiled at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

    A vibrant new mural has been unveiled at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, showcasing the importance of food security, healthy eating, and the vital connections between farmers and the community.