An Active Harmful Algae Bloom (HAB) has been found in a cove on Lake Wylie. Residents are advised to avoid this area of the lake until the bloom is no longer present.

Mecklenburg County Public Health is partnering with Charlotte Pride to offer the first tobacco-free zone at the Charlotte Pride Festival. The festival will take place Aug. 16 and 17 at a new location: in and around First Ward Park. 

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.

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.  

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.

Mecklenburg County’s Ramsey Creek Beach will be closed Aug. 8-10 due to elevated bacteria levels. 

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.

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.

County Manager Mike Bryant has appointed new deputy county managers to lead two key service areas of Mecklenburg County government.

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.