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Community Conversation on Homelessness Kicks off the 2026 Point in Time Count
https://news.mecknc.gov/community-conversation-homelessness-kicks-2026-point-time-count
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.
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County Announces Veterans Day Closings
https://news.mecknc.gov/county-announces-veterans-day-closings-1
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the Veterans Day holiday.
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Operation Green Light: Shine a Light in Support of Veterans on Nov. 11
https://news.mecknc.gov/operation-green-light-shine-light-support-veterans
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.
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Mecklenburg County to Support Additional Food Resources During Pause of Federal SNAP Benefits
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-support-additional-food-resources-during-pause-federal-snap-benefits
Mecklenburg County government is prepared to devote $740,000 to support food resources that can assist residents who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. SNAP benefits for November are currently suspended due to the federal government shutdown.
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Top Stories for Oct. 29, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-oct-29-2025
This week’s top stories includes info on early voting, the Board's fall retreat, Commissioner Griffin's community meeting, economic development, the Crisis Intervention Team and the new fire marshal.
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Jury Service Scam Alert: Mecklenburg County Warns Residents of False Messages and Threats
https://news.mecknc.gov/jury-service-scam-alert-mecklenburg-county-warns-residents-false-messages-and-threats
Mecklenburg County is warning residents of a jury service scam making the rounds. The Trial Court Administrator’s Office (TCA) at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse has received multiple reports a day of residents receiving suspicious calls, texts, or emails for failure to appear and threats of large fines or a warrant for arrest.
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Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team Program Receives Platinum Certification from CIT International
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-crisis-intervention-team-program-receives-platinum-certification-cit
The Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Platinum Level Certification through CIT International – the highest level of program certification.
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Pacific Life Insurance Co. Selects Mecklenburg County for East Coast Hub, Creating 301 New Jobs
https://news.mecknc.gov/pacific-life-insurance-co-selects-mecklenburg-county-east-coast-hub-creating-301-new-jobs
After a competitive search, Pacific Life Insurance Co. has selected Mecklenburg County for its new East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs over the next five years.
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Storm Water Services Continues Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
https://news.mecknc.gov/storm-water-services-continues-hurricane-helene-recovery-efforts
When Hurricane Helene swept through the Catawba River watershed in 2024, it wasn’t just the storm that was catastrophic – it was the after-effects.
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A New Chapter: Mecklenburg County Breaks Ground on Eastland Park
https://news.mecknc.gov/new-chapter-mecklenburg-county-breaks-ground-eastland-park
Mecklenburg County marked the beginning of a new chapter in the story of Eastland on Thursday, with a groundbreaking for the new Eastland Park. Construction began in the fall of 2025, and the new park is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.