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With Survivors, Always: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
http://news.mecknc.gov/survivors-always-october-domestic-violence-awareness-month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, with the theme “With Survivors, Always,” and Oct. 12 is recognized as Domestic Violence Survivor’s Day.
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Cornelius Stakeholders Invited to Learn About Updated Flood Risk Data
http://news.mecknc.gov/cornelius-stakeholders-invited-learn-about-updated-flood-risk-data
Residents, business owners, and community leaders in the Town of Cornelius are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to learn more about updates to local flood hazard and flood risk data.
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Plan Your Next Play: Youth Basketball Registration Opens Oct. 1
http://news.mecknc.gov/plan-your-next-play-youth-basketball-registration-opens-oct-1
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will open registration for its 2025-2026 youth basketball league in October. Teams are available across the county to young players of all skill levels.
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Touch-A-Truck Returns
http://news.mecknc.gov/touch-truck-returns
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste & Recycling will host its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Compost Central Disposal & Recycling Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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County Building Renamed for Water Quality Advocate Rusty Rozzelle
http://news.mecknc.gov/county-building-renamed-water-quality-advocate-rusty-rozzelle
On Sept. 16, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners approved the renaming of the Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA) building to the Russell S. Rozzelle Office Building.
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Bringing Collaboration and Care to the Opioid Crisis
http://news.mecknc.gov/news/bringing-collaboration-and-care-opioid-crisis
Earlier this week Mecklenburg County co-hosted the Breaking Barriers: Compassionate Care and Community Engagement in the Opioid Crisis Conference, with the Substance Use Disorder Task Force.
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Preserving Our Farms: Mecklenburg County Adopts Voluntary Agricultural District Ordinance
http://news.mecknc.gov/preserving-our-farms-mecklenburg-county-adopts-voluntary-agricultural-district-ordinance
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance establishing a Voluntary Agricultural District program, a major step forward in the County’s efforts to preserve farmland, support farmers, and promote agriculture.
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Applications Open for Residents to Serve on Proposed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority
http://news.mecknc.gov/applications-open-residents-serve-proposed-metropolitan-public-transportation-authority
Ahead of November’s countywide referendum on raising the sales tax by 1% for transportation projects, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has authorized the formation of a Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA).
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Residents Invited to Drop Off Recyclables During Take-Back Event
http://news.mecknc.gov/residents-invited-drop-recyclables-during-take-back-event
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is hosting a Take-Back event on Saturday, Sept. 20, where residents can drop off their unwanted recyclables.
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Little School, Big Impact: Huntersville Rosenwald School #2 Celebrates 100-year Anniversary
http://news.mecknc.gov/little-school-big-impact-huntersville-rosenwald-school-2-celebrates-100-year-anniversary
On Saturday, Sept. 20, Mecklenburg County will join with community partners to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Huntersville Rosenwald School #2.