Mecklenburg County
Recent News About Mecklenburg County
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Community invited to join The Big Spring Clean on March 29
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is inviting residents to participate in The Big Spring Clean event scheduled for Saturday, March 29.
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Mecklenburg County launches Child Abuse Prevention Month with pinwheel planting
Local advocates and officials are preparing to launch Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, as part of a national initiative aimed at highlighting prevention strategies and raising awareness about child abuse and neglect.
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North Carolina issues burn ban amid increased fire risk
The North Carolina Forest Service has announced a ban on all open burning across the state due to heightened fire risk.
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Mecklenburg County reveals plans for revitalizing historic Latta Place
Mecklenburg County has unveiled the design for Latta Place, a historic site set to undergo significant transformation.
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Mecklenburg County chair highlights diversity as key to county's strength
Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, delivered the annual State of the County address on March 19, 2025.
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Mecklenburg County promotes gun violence prevention through art initiative
Mecklenburg County, in collaboration with the Arts and Science Council, has commissioned five local artists to create artwork aimed at promoting gun violence prevention.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg prepares for Creek Week events celebrating local waterways
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, in collaboration with various partners, is organizing Creek Week from March 22 to March 29.
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County manager receives leadership award for supporting Hispanic and Latino community
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio has been recognized for her dedication to the Hispanic and Latino community through a partnership with Camino, a bilingual and multicultural nonprofit organization.
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Public health urges vaccination amid rising national measles cases
Mecklenburg County Public Health is urging parents to ensure their children are current with vaccinations, particularly the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as measles cases rise nationally.
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Mecklenburg County hosts annual opioid settlement community meeting
Mecklenburg County is set to host its third annual meeting related to the National Opioid Settlement, which is part of an agreement from 2021.
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Mecklenburg County celebrates Social Work Month with focus on compassion
March marks National Social Work Month, a time to acknowledge the efforts of social workers in Mecklenburg County.
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Mecklenburg County ranks third in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 10.9% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 10.9% of income in Mecklenburg County—ranking it third least dependent among North Carolina counties.
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Odyssey Logistics establishes global HQ in Mecklenburg County
Odyssey Logistics has chosen Mecklenburg County as the location for its new global headquarters, bringing over 80 jobs to southwest Charlotte.
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Energy assistance available for Mecklenburg County residents until March 31
Mecklenburg County residents have until March 31 to apply for assistance with their energy bills.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg urges residents to prepare for severe weather during first week of March
Charlotte-Mecklenburg will observe Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 2-8, aligning with North Carolina's statewide initiative.
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Mecklenburg County sees sharp rise in overdose deaths among minorities
Since 2019, Mecklenburg County has experienced a significant increase in overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents, with rates rising by 200%.
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Cooper: ‘Albemarle’s cutting-edge work will help bring the next generation of clean energy technology to life’
The Albemarle Corp. is planning a Charlotte facility where the company will develop advanced materials research and process improvement approaches and innovations to bring the next generation of products in the lithium and battery markets.
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Mecklenburg County's Washington on Coyle as new medical director: Her expertise, experience 'will be a huge contribution to our team'
Dr. Bonnie Coyle will be joining the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department as its new medical director.
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Mecklenburg health director: 'Much of the (monkeypox) transmission is not happening at public settings'
With Charlotte Pride coming up in a couple of weeks, Mecklenburg County health officials are working to get a handle on monkeypox beforehand.
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StarMed Healthcare president: Company ‘continuously works to improve access for communities with barriers to quality health care’
StarMed Healthcare and the Steve Smith Family Foundation are teaming up in an effort to improve access to behavioral health treatment in Mecklenburg County.