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  1. Seniors Receive Triple Benefits at Uptown Farmers Market

    https://news.mecknc.gov/seniors-receive-triple-benefits-uptown-farmers-market

    Seniors who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can triple the value of their benefits during a one-day-only event, thanks to a special grant. The special opportunity is at the Uptown Farmers Market only on Saturday, Sept. 21.  
  2. Mecklenburg County Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Government and Public Service

    https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-earns-national-achievement-awards

    Mecklenburg County has been recognized with ten 2024 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). 
  3. Excitement Surrounds Inaugural Mental Health Show Series with Powerful, Personal Stories - Tickets On Sale Now

    https://news.mecknc.gov/excitement-surrounds-inaugural-mental-health-show-series-powerful-personal-stories-tickets

    They are the stories of resilience from those who lived it and want to help others. This Is My Brave CharMeck 2024 show series will use performing arts as a way to end the stigma around mental illness, substance abuse and community violence. It’s about finding and forming a place to share the pain, the struggle, the vulnerability but most of all, hope.
  4. Hundreds of Veterans Get Face-to-Face Help at Veterans Benefits Live Event

    https://news.mecknc.gov/hundreds-veterans-get-face-face-help-veterans-benefits-live-event

    More than 1,100 veterans and their families were served at a three-day open house held in Mecklenburg County in late August, approximately $1 million in benefits likely to pay out as a result.
  5. Small Businesses and Organizations Can Save Money at Hazardous Waste Collection Event

    https://news.mecknc.gov/small-businesses-and-organizations-can-save-money-hazardous-waste-collection-event

    Mecklenburg County Solid Waste and Recycling invites small businesses, nonprofits and other qualifying, nonresidential organizations to drop off their hazardous waste for a reduced fee during a special collection event on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
  6. Needed Now: Foster and Adoptive Parents: Residents Invited to Apply for Pre-Service Training

    https://news.mecknc.gov/needed-now-foster-and-adoptive-parents-residents-invited-apply-pre-service-training

    The final training session of the year for prospective foster and adoptive parents begins Sept. 25, and interested families are invited to submit their applications now.  
  7. County Honors Lives Lost on International Overdose Awareness Day

    https://news.mecknc.gov/county-honors-lives-lost-international-overdose-awareness-day

    In 2023, 293 people died from overdose in Mecklenburg County. Those people and more will be remembered on Saturday, August 31 as the world spotlights International Overdose Awareness Day. 
  8. County Announces Labor Day Closings

    https://news.mecknc.gov/county-announces-labor-day-closings-0

    Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, for the Labor Day holiday.

     
  9. William R. Davie Self Service Recycling Center Closes Temporarily for Construction and Expansion

    https://news.mecknc.gov/william-r-davie-self-service-recycling-center-closes-temporarily-construction-and-expansion

    The self-service recycling center at William R. Davie Park will close Sept. 10 through late 2024, as Mecklenburg County completes construction to expand the center.  
  10. Public Health Offering Back-to-School Immunizations

    https://news.mecknc.gov/public-health-offering-back-school-immunizations

    Back to School is an exciting time for students, teachers and families. As students launch into a new year of learning and engagement in school activities, there’s a very important to-do item and that’s being up to date with vaccine requirements to attend school. All students must comply with state-mandated immunizations.