This week’s top stories includes info on early voting, the Board's fall retreat, Commissioner Griffin's community meeting, economic development, the Crisis Intervention Team and the new fire marshal.

Mecklenburg County is warning residents of a jury service scam making the rounds. The Trial Court Administrator’s Office (TCA) at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse has received multiple reports a day of residents receiving suspicious calls, texts, or emails for failure to appear and threats of large fines or a warrant for arrest.

The Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Platinum Level Certification through CIT International – the highest level of program certification.  

 After a competitive search, Pacific Life Insurance Co. has selected Mecklenburg County for its new East Coast hub, creating 301 new jobs over the next five years.  

When Hurricane Helene swept through the Catawba River watershed in 2024, it wasn’t just the storm that was catastrophic – it was the after-effects.  

Mecklenburg County marked the beginning of a new chapter in the story of Eastland on Thursday, with a groundbreaking for the new Eastland Park. Construction began in the fall of 2025, and the new park is expected to be completed in the spring of 2027.

Irish company will create over 20 new jobs in Charlotte to support U.S. growth. 

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will attend a fall retreat to discuss its priorities for the upcoming year and start laying the groundwork for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.  

This week’s top stories includes info on the Board's fall retreat, the Excelsior Club, Eastland Park, Chair Jerrell's upcoming community meeting, SoFi and immunizations.

A familiar face is taking the top spot at the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO).