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Top Stories for July 2, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-july-2-2025
This week’s top stories include the swearing-in of the new County Manager, transit referendum, emergency response study, mosquito season, finance award, and the Independence Day holiday.
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Fresh Veggies for Seniors: Healthy Benefits Available at Farmers Markets
https://news.mecknc.gov/news/fresh-veggies-seniors-healthy-benefits-available-farmers-markets
Warm summer days mean a bounty of fruits and vegetables pouring into local farmers markets throughout Mecklenburg County.
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Solid Waste: Keeping Our Sewers Pollution Free
https://news.mecknc.gov/news/solid-waste-keeping-our-sewers-pollution-free
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste was recently recognized by Charlotte Water for their pollution prevention efforts at the Foxhole landfill.
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New Era for Mecklenburg County: Mike Bryant Sworn in as County Manager
https://news.mecknc.gov/news/new-era-mecklenburg-county-mike-bryant-sworn-county-manager
New Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant was sworn into office on June 30, 2025, in a ceremony before the Board of County Commissioners and the public.
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County Announces Independence Day Closings
https://news.mecknc.gov/july-4-closings
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.
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2025 Official 2nd Primary Election Notice
https://vote.mecknc.gov/news/2025-official-2nd-primary-election-notice
This is the official notice of the potential 2nd Primary Election on October 7th 2025.
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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-25
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. 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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50 Years of Excellence: Mecklenburg County Earns Highest Recognition for Government Financial Reporting
https://news.mecknc.gov/50-years-excellence-mecklenburg-county-earns-highest-recognition-government-financial
For the 50th consecutive year, Mecklenburg County has earned the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.
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Top Stories for June 25, 2025
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-june-25-2025
This week's top stories includes info on tips to avoid heat-related illness, the new County manager swearing-in ceremony, the HOMES program, HIV testing, and Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
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HOMES: Economic Assistance Grants for Homeowners Available Starting July 1
https://news.mecknc.gov/homes-economic-assistance-grants-homeowners-available-starting-july-1
A 10-minute application could save a homeowner more than $1,000. The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) program returns July 1 to help homeowners address rising home costs.