This week’s top stories includes info on Scout Motors, the upcoming turkey giveaway, Wake and Mecklenburg collaboration, the 1774 Alexander Rock House and Bryant Park.

The oldest home in Mecklenburg County has a new designation. The 1774 Alexander Rock House has been granted statewide historic significance, recognizing it as an important historical, cultural and architectural landmark.

Mecklenburg County is hosting a holiday turkey distribution on Saturday, Nov. 22 to help families celebrate Thanksgiving with a warm, nutritious meal.  

Scout Motors, an emerging automotive manufacturer revitalizing a legacy American brand, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, employing 1,200 workers by 2030. This represents a capital investment of nearly $207 million.

The deadline for homeowners to apply for economic assistance grant funding through the Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support program (HOMES) is quickly approaching.  

Following voters’ approval of the referendum to fund transportation projects, Mecklenburg County is developing a plan to help small businesses benefit from public improvement project opportunities, and avoid gentrification and displacement.

This week’s top stories includes info on the sales tax vote, Project BOAST, food resources during the SNAP suspension, Veterans Day, the Point in Time Count and the jury service scam alert.

Every January, volunteers span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, parking lots, encampments, and other locations to survey people who are living without shelter and connect them to resources.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is a day to honor veterans and their families. To demonstrate its support on Veterans Day, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community is invited to shine a green light at home to recognize the service and sacrifice of our veterans.