The managers of Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Pineville, representing 97% of the county, appreciate North Carolina Representative Tricia Cotham for filing House Bill 948, Projects for Advancing Vehicle-infrastructure Enhancements (PAVE Act). 

Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where residents can learn more about our environment and help protect it.  

 Several Mecklenburg County departments were recognized with N.C. Department of Labor Safety Awards for their efforts in promoting a safe, healthy workplace.  

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will mark the reopening of Mallard Creek Recreation Center by hosting a community celebration on May 3.

Mecklenburg County Public Health has partnered with Baby Bundles in a new initiative to assist more high-risk pregnant women enrolled in the care management program. Baby Bundles provides products including baby supplies and health education materials.

This week's top stories includes info on Child Abuse Prevention Month, the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, affordable housing, dredging at Park Road Park pond and FEMA's Community Rating System.

The N.C. Cooperative Extension, Mecklenburg County Center is gearing up for a celebration of local food, sustainability, and community connection with Love Your Local

Mecklenburg County has been chosen for the second cohort of Counties for Housing Solutions (C4HS), a program from the National Association of Counties (NACo) and Smart Growth America that focuses on increasing housing supply.  

Mecklenburg County is seeking comments from the public or any interested parties regarding a voluntary house elevation project along the 3000 block of Hansen Drive.

As of April 2, at 8 a.m., the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office has rescinded the local burn ban that was previously implemented in coordination with the statewide order issued by the N.C. Forest Service.