Mecklenburg County News Releases

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  1. Last Call for Heating Help: Application Deadline Is March 31

    Help with heating bills is available through Mecklenburg County’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The deadline for eligible households to apply is March 31. LIEAP is one of several programs that help low-income households with their immediate energy needs, so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs. Applicants must meet income guidelines, be responsible for the bill, provide their account number, and show proof of income. 

  2. Two Mecklenburg County Leaders Rank Among Top Young Professionals in Charlotte Area

    Dr. Raynard Washington, Mecklenburg County Public Health director, and Shahid Rana, deputy director of the Office of Economic Development, have been named 40 Under 40 leaders by the Charlotte Business Journal.

  3. Mecklenburg County to Host Community Event, Panel Discussion for Latta Place

     Mecklenburg County invites residents to attend a community event and panel discussion for the historic Latta Place project.  

  4. COVID-19 Guidance Simplified, Aligned with Most Respiratory Illnesses

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on March 1 released revised guidelines related to COVID-19. The new guidance aligns with existing guidance for preventing the spread of other respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV, and other common respiratory illnesses

  5. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services Hosts Creek Week March 16-23 

    Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners are hosting events March 16-23 to celebrate and appreciate the 3,000 miles of creeks in Mecklenburg County. 

  6. State of the County: Commission Chair Says Mecklenburg Is ‘Strong’ Due to Commitment to Residents

    The state of Mecklenburg County government continues to be strong because of its leaders’ and employees’ unyielding commitment to residents.

  7. Public Health Advisory: Mpox Cases and Exposures Are Rising Among Mecklenburg County Residents

    Public Health leaders report an alarming trend with mpox in Mecklenburg County. Since the start of the year the number of reported mpox cases has risen steadily in the region. 

  8. Mecklenburg County, N.C. and Mecklenburg, Germany: Celebrating 30 Years of a Business and Cultural Partnership

    Mecklenburg County welcomed a delegation from Germany to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a “Proclamation of Business and Cultural Friendship.” Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the modern-day State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany formed the partnership in 1994 and celebrated the special relationship in a ceremony on March 4.  

  9. Are you Ready for Severe Weather?

    Severe Weather Preparedness Week for North Carolina is March 3 to March 9, 2024.

  10. Fun in the Sun: Get Ready to Register for Mecklenburg County Summer Camps

    Start planning your summer by marking your calendar for Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation summer camp registration. Registration for camps will open March 5-7.