Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is helping local seniors and adults who receive disability income stay cool this summer by offering free box fans.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.

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

This week's top stories includes info on the2025 Point in Time Count, LGBTQ Pride Month, the Dena R. Diorio Student Collaborative Commons, tips on identifying animals with rabies the Franks House.

As of April 30, 2025, there were 2,415 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, according to Mecklenburg County’s One Number benchmark.  

An event culminating nine years of Mecklenburg County Public Health’s Edible Landscape Program and the 50th Edible Landscape built was held at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

This week's top stories includes info on the FY2026 budget adoption, Gun Violence Awareness Month, Dena Diorio's Woman of the Year award, mental and behavioal health, a new historic marker at the Franks House, the annual Elder Abuse Awareness Walk and edible landscapes. 

The Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, adopted Mecklenburg County’s budget for Fiscal Year 2026.

This is the official notice of the Primary Election on September 9th 2025.

Mecklenburg County residents are invited to join their neighbors from across the community to support our elders and those who care for them on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).