In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Mecklenburg County representatives, community partners, and survivors released the latest data related to intimate partner violence in Mecklenburg County.

Includes University Park, Lincoln Heights, Oakview Terrace, Washington Heights, Lakewood, Enderly Park, Smallwood, Seversville, Wesley Heights, Ashley Park, Westerly Hills, Capitol Drive, Jackson Homes, Renaissance West, Ponderosa-Wingate, Arbor Glen, Reid Park, Pinecrest, Westover Hills, Biddleville, McCrorey Heights, and parts of Clanton Park, Roseland, and Revolution Park neighborhoods.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste held a grand opening on June 17 for its new Pence Road Materials Recovery Facility.

While families and friends are celebrating the holidays, it can be a tough time for senior citizens who can’t get out to enjoy the season.

Mecklenburg County aims to educate and equip residents, sixty years and older, to remain independent and community dwelling.

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.

More than 1,100 veterans and their families were served at a three-day open house held in Mecklenburg County in late August, approximately $1 million in benefits likely to pay out as a result.

When someone suffers a mental health crisis in our community, first responders know the training they’ve received can make a crucial difference. The Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team understands that all too well, and each year, the organization honors many in the community who have played a critical role in saving lives.   

On May 9, Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte named six local businesses as winners of the 2024 Crowns of Enterprise Awards. The awards honor small businesses that demonstrate leadership, practice sound business strategies, strengthen the local economy and support diversity and inclusion.

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.