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  1. Storm Water Services Continues Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

    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.  
  2. A New Chapter: Mecklenburg County Breaks Ground on Eastland Park

    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.
  3. Fintech Startup Wayflyer Selects Mecklenburg County for U.S. Headquarters

    Irish company will create over 20 new jobs in Charlotte to support U.S. growth. 
  4. Setting Priorities: Board of County Commissioners Meet for Fall Retreat

    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.  
  5. Matthew Bixler Named New County Fire Marshal

    A familiar face is taking the top spot at the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO).  
  6. SoFi Technologies to Expand Presence in Mecklenburg County, Creating 225 jobs

    SoFi Technologies, a digital financial services company, will establish a regional hub in Charlotte, creating 225 new jobs. 
  7. Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Honors Veterans With Annual Golf Tournament

    For the 19th year, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation hosted veterans for a day of golf and fellowship. The department’s annual Veterans Golf Tournament was held Oct. 3, 2025, at the Tradition Golf Club in north Charlotte.
  8. 'With Survivors, Always': Mecklenburg County Spotlights Healing from Domestic Violence

    One in three women and one in four men will experience intimate partner abuse in their lifetime, according to national statistics. In Mecklenburg County, police reported 11 intimate partner-related homicides in 2024, up from six in 2023 and two in 2022.
  9. Public Health Urges Measles Vaccine Amidst South Carolina Outbreak

    Mecklenburg County Public Health is encouraging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their immunizations, especially the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine, amidst an ongoing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
  10. Tech in Focus: European Industrial Intelligence Pioneer Expands to Mecklenburg County

    DBR77 — a European industrial intelligence pioneer — is driving industrial transformation across key markets in Europe, Saudi Arabia and now the United States. Its AI-first platform combines autonomous AI agents, digital twin technology and a built-in marketplace. The startup will officially open its first U.S. office in Charlotte this month.