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Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center This Saturday
https://news.mecknc.gov/celebrate-one-year-anniversary-ella-b-scarborough-community-resource-center-saturday
Mecklenburg County will host Saturdays on Stitt, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road, Charlotte, N.C. near Eastway Drive and North Tryon Street.
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Enhanced Recycling Program Now Includes Wood
https://news.mecknc.gov/enhanced-recycling-program-now-includes-wood
The list of what can be recycled and dropped off at Mecklenburg County’s full-service recycling centers is much longer. Mecklenburg County’s enhanced recycling program now allows residents to drop off wood waste at three of our staffed full-service centers. (see list below)
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Free Public Wi-Fi Hubs Coming to 14 Parks and Recreation Centers
https://news.mecknc.gov/free-public-wi-fi-hubs-coming-14-parks-and-recreation-centers
Mecklenburg County is installing free public Wi-Fi at more than a dozen parks and recreation centers — helping to bridge the digital divide between residents who have access to technology and the internet, and those who do not.
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Free Trainings for Small Business Growth Available Spring 2025
https://news.mecknc.gov/free-trainings-small-business-growth-available-spring-2025
Small business owners can get free training from the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development next spring, and gain the tools they need to grow their businesses.
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County Expands Access to Fresh Foods via SNAP to Largest Farmers Market
https://news.mecknc.gov/county-expands-access-fresh-foods-snap-largest-farmers-market
Public Health is making it easier for residents to use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for fresh healthy foods. In partnership with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council and Charlotte Regional Farmers Market, SNAP/EBT and the SNAP Double Bucks program will be accepted at the area’s largest farmers market.
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Parks and Preserves Now Open
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-announces-office-closings-due-inclement-weather-ts-debby
Parks and preserves are now open. Greenways are reopening with most being open by end of the day (Friday, Aug. 9).
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Top Stories for Aug. 8, 2024
https://pi.mecknc.gov/top-stories/top-stories-aug-8-2024
View Mecklenburg County government's top stories for Aug. 8, 2024.
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County Manager Dena R. Diorio Announces Retirement
https://news.mecknc.gov/county-manager-dena-r-diorio-announces-retirement
Mecklenburg County Manager Dena R. Diorio announced today her plans for retirement. Diorio is currently serving her 11th year as County Manager. She informed the Board of County Commissioners during a closed session on Wednesday, August 7. Diorio’s retirement will be effective July 1, 2025.
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Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team Receives State Mental Health Awards
https://news.mecknc.gov/mecklenburg-county-crisis-intervention-team-receives-state-mental-health-awards
Several members from the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) recently received awards from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) North Carolina at their first CIT Stars 2024 Awards Luncheon.
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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
With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents.
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