News and Announcements
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County Announces Juneteenth Holiday Closings
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Harmful Algae Bloom Observed in a Cove on Lake Norman
Active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove on Lake Norman. Residents are advised to avoid this area of the lake until the bloom is no longer present.
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Point in Time Count Reveals Faces of Homelessness Amidst Growing Needs
As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark.
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Mecklenburg County Public Health Celebrates 50th Edible Landscape
An event culminating nine years of Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Edible Landscape Program and the 50th Edible Landscape built was held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
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Board of County Commissioners Adopts $2.5 Billion Operating Budget for FY2026
The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, adopted Mecklenburg County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Join Our Third Annual Walk to Build Support for Elders
Mecklenburg County residents are invited to join their neighbors from across the community to support our elders and those who care for them on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).
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Unveiling History: New historic marker recognizes the Franks House and Third Ward
On a quiet side street in Uptown sits an unassuming house with stories to tell. The Franks House is a rare surviving artifact of the thriving Black community that once existed in Third Ward and on June 7, it takes its place in history.
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Suzette Nedrich Named Director of Public Information
Suzette Rhee Nedrich, a Mecklenburg County public information officer since 2022, has been promoted to the position of director of the Public Information Department.
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Daimler Truck Financial Services Picks Charlotte for North American Headquarters, Creating 276 Jobs
Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS), a finance provider for Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), has selected Charlotte as the location for its North American headquarters.
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Making Mental Health a Priority: Mecklenburg County Seeks Partner for Behavioral Health Services
Mecklenburg County is recruiting one to two partners to provide outpatient mental and behavioral health services. The services are part of the implementation of Mecklenburg County’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.