RXO, a high-tech freight transportation broker, will expand operations at its Mecklenburg County headquarters. The company will invest $13.7 million and bring 216 new jobs over the next several years to the Ballantyne submarket.

A child's life is a story just beginning, and you can help write a happy ending. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November as National Adoption Awareness Month.

Temperatures outside are dropping and heating bills are rising. But support is available to help households with their energy bills.

November is Homelessness Awareness Month and preparations are underway for the 2025 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count. In the early morning hours of Jan. 23, 2025, volunteers will span out across Charlotte-Mecklenburg streets, shelters, and encampments to identify individuals who are living without homes. 

California reported the first case of clade I mpox in the United States this weekend in an individual with a travel history to an African region currently reporting a clade I mpox outbreak.

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Nominations are open for the 2025 Crowns of Enterprise Awards, sponsored by Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte.  

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.   

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed November as Homelessness Awareness Month. In recognition of the month, several events are planned to bring awareness to the homeless community and the hard work that goes into helping to ensure that everyone has a place to call home.