This week’s top stories includes information on early voting, severe weather preparedness, the impact of Mecklenburg County's cotton mills, Senior Games and SilverArts, and the housing and homelessness report.

Mecklenburg County leaders traveled to Washington, D.C., Feb. 21–24 to participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Legislative Conference. The conference brings together nearly 2,000 elected and appointed county leaders from across the country to focus on federal policy issues impacting local governments.

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of severe weather-related hazards. To help residents stay informed and prepared, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office are recognizing March 1-7 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

Welcome to SnapShot: Projects At A Glance. Mecklenburg County's listing of upcoming purchasing and contract opportunities.

Disclaimer: Information subject to change without notice | This list is not exhaustive of every opportunity. | Quarterly updates are anticipated frequency may vary Upcoming opportunities: In an effort to keep the public/business community informed of upcoming opportunities, this tool is updated to provide preliminary information.To view current opportunities, visit: www.meckprocure.com | https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations (filter by Department ‐ County of Mecklenburg) | For additional resources, visit: https://oed.mecknc.gov/BDISchedule a meeting: If interested in meeting with a member of the Business Diversity & Inclusion (BDI) team, visit https://meckncmwsbe.as.me (attach your capability statement, if applicable)

LUE - Land Use and Environmental Svcs.

Pine Grove Circle Facility Renovation

Renovation of existing building space to create new office spaces, entrance/lobby area, and training room.

Architectural; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil.

$500,000 and over

Does not Include Federal Funds

Anticipated Posting Period: (Jan-Mar) 2026

This guidance includes Who Should Be Considered for Early Vaccination, Why Early Vaccination Matters, Key Considerations, Safety of MMR Vaccine, Documentation & Follow-Up, and Resources for Providers.

Due to anticipated ongoing community transmission, NCDHHS now recommends that clinicians consider early vaccination for infants 6 – 11 months of age residing or spending time in the Charlotte Metropolitan area, including Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan and Union Counties.

Mecklenburg County Community Support Services has released the 2025 State of Housing Instability and Homelessness (SoHIH) Report.

This week’s top stories includes info on Project BOAST, the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, historic landmarks, Park and Rec's master plan, Black History Month, and Ramadan.

Park and Recreation will host additional community workshops in February and March, giving residents even more opportunities to provide input on the next phase of the Meck Playbook master plan. 

The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department will explore the impact of the cotton mills and the stories of textile workers during a book discussion of Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World on Thursday, Feb. 26.