With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:

This week’s top stories includes info on the NAACP National Convention, new businesses in Mecklenburg County, candidate filing, the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Park and Recreation Month and the Crown Award.

Following the enactment of N.C. House Bill 948—aka the PAVE Act—the Board of County Commissioners has begun the process that will place a countywide referendum on the November ballot.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is helping residents stay safe as a new state law now allows the rental of residential swimming pools through a sharing economy platform without a public swimming pool permit from Public Health. 

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Park and Recreation are excited to announce that the William R. Davie Staffed Recycling Center is now re-open, following enhancements to enlarge the site and make it a staffed center.

This week’s top stories includes info on the NAACP National Convention, new businesses in Mecklenburg County, candidate filing, the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Park and Recreation Month and the Crown Award.

 After a nationwide search, AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc., a leading wealth management platform for financial advisors, will invest $10 million to establish an East Coast hub in Charlotte’s central business district, creating 252 new jobs.

Citigroup will invest $16.1 million to establish a major office facility in Charlotte, creating 510 new jobs.

As of July 2, MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families.  

This week’s top stories include the swearing-in of the new County Manager, transit referendum, emergency response study, mosquito season, finance award, and the Independence Day holiday.