Mecklenburg County Solid Waste is urging residents and businesses to properly dispose of rechargeable batteries to help prevent fires in the waste processing system which includes collection trucks, landfills and recycling centers.

Scams cost seniors more than $3 billion a year nationally, and Mecklenburg County residents are not immune. That is why Mecklenburg County is hosting its “Scam Jam,” to educate seniors on spotting the red flags of a scam or fraudulent activity, and how to report fraud. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided.

This week's top stories includes info on Latta Place, N.C. Re-entry Month, Senior Day, Love Your Local, Baby Bundles and the N.C. Dept. of Labor Safety Awards. 

Nearly 20,000 pounds of trash was picked up from area streams and greenways during Creek Week, an annual celebration of Mecklenburg County’s waterways that took place March 22-29.

Mecklenburg County is warning property owners about a possible fraudulent letter that has surfaced, claiming the recipient is behind on their local property tax payments and demanding payment. 

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, for the Good Friday holiday.

Entrepreneurs who have customers and are generating revenue, but want to move their businesses to the next level, can turn to the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development for expertise and resources.

The managers of Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, and the Towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Pineville, representing 97% of the county, appreciate North Carolina Representative Tricia Cotham for filing House Bill 948, Projects for Advancing Vehicle-infrastructure Enhancements (PAVE Act). 

Mecklenburg County is hosting several events where residents can learn more about our environment and help protect it.  

 Several Mecklenburg County departments were recognized with N.C. Department of Labor Safety Awards for their efforts in promoting a safe, healthy workplace.