The North Carolina Division of Public Health (NC DPH) is providing updated information to North Carolina clinicians regarding the ongoing mpox outbreak, including the recent detection of recombinant mpox in the United Kingdom (UK).

In response to the winter weather and cold temperatures forecasted, activation of extreme weather protocols will begin Saturday evening, Jan. 17, and last until the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 20. Extreme weather protocols include additional capacity at area homeless shelters.

Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington will be resigning as Mecklenburg County Health Director effective January 20, 2026. 

Mecklenburg County is bridging the gap between mental health services and those who need them the most.

Mecklenburg County is beginning to shape its Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The first step is a public hearing where residents can speak on the programs and services that are most important to them.

This week’s top stories includes info on the upcoming budget public hearing, the State of the County Health Report, measles vaccinations, the Point in Time Count, the Crowns of Enterprise Awards, JCPC funding and MLK Day events.

Mecklenburg County Public Health reports that measles has been detected during routine wastewater surveillance in a sample from the Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility. No cases have currently been identified in the county.

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) is now accepting applications for funding of programs that serve at-risk and delinquent youth, or those under the supervision of juvenile court in Mecklenburg County.  

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

This week’s top stories includes info on two new County leaders, the FY2027 budget, air quality, the 2026 Senior Games, the Critical Home Repair program and MeckPass.