Mecklenburg County was included in the Federal declared disaster for Hurricane Helene. As part of this declaration, voluntary Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding has been made available through FEMA and the State of North Carolina for both buy-outs and elevation projects.

More than 800 veterans and their families were served at the three-day open house held in Mecklenburg County Aug. 18 – 20, with more than $1 million in benefits likely to pay out as a result.

Veterans and their families from Mecklenburg County and across the region will have a face-to-face opportunity to ask questions and get answers about their benefits, plus learn about other valuable services.

Ahead of November’s countywide referendum on raising the sales tax by 1% for transportation projects, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has authorized the formation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA).

Approximately 40,350 Mecklenburg County property owners who have delinquent 2023 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the principal amount they owe published, as required by state law, in The Charlotte Observer, on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Bills paid after Feb. 29, 2024, may be included in the advertisement. 

Mecklenburg County has a warning for residents about a scam involving jury service

Mecklenburg County is seeking comments from the public or any interested parties regarding a voluntary house elevation project along the 3000 block of Hansen Drive.

A delegation of Rotarians from Turkey traveled thousands of miles to visit our region.

Mecklenburg County residents who have trouble paying their winter heating bills can get help from the Department of Social Services (DSS).

Approximately 41,000 Mecklenburg County property owners who have delinquent 2024 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the principal amount they owe published this weekend.