Public Health leaders are advising residents of a summer COVID-19 surge. Emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 infection and evidence of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19 illness) in wastewater have all been increasing since early July.  

Mecklenburg County has a warning for residents about a scam involving jury service

Mecklenburg County homeowners who are struggling with rising costs of living have an ally in the HOMES program.

Mecklenburg County is taking part in the N.C. Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). Eligible senior citizens can receive $50 in vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at two local farmers markets.

The Charlotte PRIDE 2023 festival and parade is gearing up for a weekend of events that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) team members will be in action at the city’s largest outdoor festival and parade to provide services and information. 

A NO SWIM advisory was lifted today for a portion of Lake Norman.

County Manager Dena R. Diorio received the prestigious Whitney M. Young Award from the Urban League of the Central Carolinas.

Mecklenburg County is celebrating women across the county and across the nation for Women’s Equality Day 2023. The Board of County Commissioners’ Women’s Advisory Board is hosting a free event on Saturday, Aug. 12 for women to gather and discover the stories of local trailblazers, learn about their journeys, and gain insights into the ongoing fight for gender equality.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, Chairman George Dunlap, and County Manager Dena R. Diorio, express their heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Union County Board of Commissioners Chairman Stony Rushing who passed away unexpectedly yesterday, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.

As students gear up for back to school, there’s an important part that parents and caregivers need to remember: vaccines. All students in Mecklenburg County must be current with their immunizations.