Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21 until further notice.

Mark Jerrell, chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, delivered the annual State of the County address on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Art can illustrate a message, create unity and even encourage discussions about alternative solutions to an important issue for the community. That was the goal when Mecklenburg County in partnership with Arts and Science Council, commissioned five local artists to create artwork to promote gun violence prevention.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and its partners are hosting events March 22-29 to celebrate Creek Week, an appreciation of the 3,000 miles of creeks in Mecklenburg County.

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio was recognized for her long-standing commitment to the Hispanic and Latino community through the partnership with Camino, a bilingual and multicultural nonprofit.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their vaccines, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, as national cases of measles rise. 

Mecklenburg County invites the community to participate in its third annual meeting as part of the National Opioid Settlement. 

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

Odyssey Logistics, a leader in logistics and technology solutions, has relocated its global headquarters to Mecklenburg County, creating more than 80 new jobs in southwest Charlotte.

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is one of several Mecklenburg County programs that help households with their immediate energy needs so they do not need to choose between heating their homes and other basic needs.