Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. ARPA at Work: Salvation Army and Mecklenburg County Break Ground on Shelter Expansion

    Mecklenburg County joined The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte on Nov. 19 to celebrate the groundbreaking of an expansion project at its Center of Hope shelter on Spratt Street—a facility that provides critical services for women, children and veterans experiencing homelessness.  
  2. Crisis Intervention Team Announces Annual Award Winners

    Each year, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) recognizes outstanding work by frontline responders with persons in crisis with a serious mental illness.
  3. Mecklenburg County Public Health Reports Recent Increase in Mpox Cases

    Mecklenburg County Public Health has seen a recent increase in mpox cases, which coincides with increases in cases in other U.S. cities and a newer strain of the virus, Clade I, with more severe symptoms that have been circulating in parts of Africa and Europe.
  4. Mecklenburg County Introduces Targeted Health and Human Services in NW Neighborhood Surrounding Catherine Simmons Avenue

    Mecklenburg County, in coordination with many community partners, has introduced a strategy for addressing homelessness and other ongoing health and human service issues that have long affected the neighborhood surrounding Catherine Simmons Avenue off Beatties Ford Road in northwest Charlotte.
  5. Mecklenburg Commissioners Affirm Support for Immigrant Community and Highlight Resources

    The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 18 adopted a resolution affirming the constitutional protections and expressing support for the immigrant community during recent operations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. 
  6. Mecklenburg County Continues Efforts to Help SNAP Recipients

    Mecklenburg County is continuing to support SNAP recipients and those in our community facing food insecurity.
  7. Maersk Chooses Mecklenburg County for U.S. Headquarters, Creating 520 Jobs

    After a competitive search, integrated logistics company Maersk has selected Mecklenburg County for its North American headquarters, committing to add 520 jobs to its Charlotte-based workforce. 
  8. County Announces Thanksgiving Closings

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, for Thanksgiving.
  9. City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County Elected Officials Joint Statement

    Our organizations believe that our diversity makes us stronger. And with that belief we are unwavering in our commitment to a safe and welcoming community where everyone can grow and thrive. It is critical for all residents to feel secure in our community and know they can live their lives without being fearful while walking down the street, going to school, work or the grocery store.
  10. 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.