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Top Stories for Aug. 13, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-aug-13-2025
This week’s top stories info on back to school immunizations, Women's Equality Day, Child Support Awareness Month, QR Codes at historic sites and back to school activities.
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Scanning Into History: QR Codes Provide a Snapshot into the Past
https://news.mecknc.gov/scanning-history-qr-codes-provide-snapshot-past
Accessing local history is as easy as opening your camera app. The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department has been placing QR code placards at historic sites, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover local history.
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Women’s Equality Day in Mecklenburg County: Redefining Her Story: Bright Steps, Bold Futures
https://news.mecknc.gov/womens-equality-day-mecklenburg-county-redefining-her-story-bright-steps-bold-futures
Mecklenburg County is celebrating women across the county and across the nation for Women’s Equality Day, marking the 105th anniversary of American women winning the right to vote.
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Ramsey Creek Beach Closed Aug. 8-10
https://news.mecknc.gov/ramsey-creek-beach-closed-aug-8-10
Mecklenburg County’s Ramsey Creek Beach will be closed Aug. 8-10 due to elevated bacteria levels.
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Keeping Promises: Child Support Team Helps Ease the Burden
https://news.mecknc.gov/keeping-promises-child-support-team-helps-ease-burden
Child support is more than just a monthly payment – it’s a way for children to have stability and access to opportunities. At its Aug. 6 meeting, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners recognized August as Child Support Awareness Month.
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Top Stories for Aug. 7, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-Aug-7-2025
This week’s top stories info on a special meeting about a countywide referendum on a 1-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation, new County leadership, Pride Month, Fresh Air Rides and the Hummingbird Festival.
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New Era, New Leadership: Deputy County Managers Appointed for Financial Services, Health and Human Services
https://news.mecknc.gov/new-era-new-leadership-deputy-county-managers-appointed-financial-services-health-and-human
County Manager Mike Bryant has appointed new deputy county managers to lead two key service areas of Mecklenburg County government.
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Public Health Reminds Parents to Put Vaccines on Their Back-to-School Checklist
https://news.mecknc.gov/public-health-reminds-parents-put-vaccines-their-back-school-checklist
Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to make sure their children are up to date on their required vaccines ahead of the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Aug. 25.
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Go FAR with Fresh Air Rides
https://news.mecknc.gov/go-far-fresh-air-rides
Keep our air fresh from Aug. 4-31 with Fresh Air Rides (FAR). Mecklenburg County Air Quality, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Connect Centralina, and Sustain Charlotte, invite residents to participate in this annual air awarenesses challenge to reduce air pollution.
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Extreme Heat: Residents Urged to Take Precautions to Avoid Heat-related Illness
https://news.mecknc.gov/extreme-heat-residents-urged-take-precautions-avoid-heat-related-illness-July-26-28
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices expected Friday through Sunday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are highlighting services available to assist vulnerable residents during times of extreme heat. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:
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