Designed by prominent Charlotte architect C. C. Hooks, the Thrift Depot is the last surviving station of Mecklenburg County’s once-thriving Piedmont and Northern Railroad Company. 

American Legion Memorial Stadium first introduced the City of Charlotte to major spectator sporting events. 

Odyssey Logistics, a leader in logistics and technology solutions, has relocated its global headquarters to Mecklenburg County, creating more than 80 new jobs in southwest Charlotte.

In response to the winter weather and extreme cold forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 19 through at least the morning of Friday, Feb. 21, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.

DetraPel, Inc., a clean-tech advanced materials company, has chosen to relocate its headquarters and advanced manufacturing operations to Mecklenburg County. The company will invest $3.5 million and bring more than 30 new jobs to southwest Charlotte.

In response to extreme cold weather forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin the evening of Sunday, Jan. 19 through Wednesday, Jan. 22, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.

 In response to extreme weather forecasted, extreme weather protocols will activate Friday, Jan. 10, through Sunday, Jan. 12, which includes additional capacity at area homeless shelters.

Mecklenburg County is celebrating women across the county and across the nation for Women’s Equality Day 2023. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is hosting a free event on Saturday, Aug. 12 for women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality.

The Washam Farm was anchored by a rare example of a bungalow-style farmhouse originally constructed as a three-room tenant house. 

The Woodlawn Avenue Duplex is a rare example of an early twentieth-century uptown Charlotte multi-family dwelling.