The Mecklenburg County Public Health Department is committed to staying informed of local child health trends to support the health of our youngest residents and their families. In February of 2026, as part of new efforts to make maternal child health data more accessible to the community, the Mecklenburg County Public Health Department released a new report on infant mortality.

Celebrate our surface waters from March 21-28 through volunteering, education, and environmental stewardship. 

“This Is My Brave” is hosting its third local show to highlight stories of mental health, substance use, community violence and the hope of recovery. Individuals with lived experience will share their stories on a live stage through artistic expressions such as essay reading, spoken word poetry, original music, dance, and other creative methods.

March is National Social Work Month, an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of social workers across Mecklenburg County. 

The Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS), the County’s non-emergency medical and general public transportation service, has opened trips to new customers.

 In the three months since Mecklenburg County directed enhanced health, housing, and support services to a challenged northwest Charlotte community, residents have witnessed a difference in the resources available to them.

Mecklenburg County leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 21–24 to participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. The conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county leaders from across the country to focus on federal policy issues impacting local governments.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of severe weather-related hazards. To help residents stay informed and prepared, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office are recognizing March 1-7 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Mecklenburg County Community Support Services has released the 2025 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report.

Park and Recreation will host additional community workshops in February and March, giving residents even more opportunities to provide input on the next phase of the Meck Playbook master plan.