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The Mecklenburg County Wipe Out Waste (WOW) Ambassador Program was recognized by the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) at their 2013 Annual Conference.

Interim Mecklenburg County Manager Bobbie Shields announced today the hiring of a new Department of Social Services (DSS) director for Mecklenburg County.

The Board of County Commissioners met May 14 to receive an overview of the Human Services Agency and an update from the Interim County Manager.

On Monday, May 20, join Mecklenburg County as we celebrate our independence from the King and Parliament of Great Britain on May 20, 1775.

Interim Mecklenburg County Manager Bobbie Shields announced today a reorganization of the County’s executive management staff.

Construction work on the two I-485 bridges that pass over Lower McAlpine Creek and McMullen Creek greenways will cause sections of both trails to close periodically over the next year.

At its regular meeting on May 7, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners voted 6-2 to terminate the employment of County Manager Harry L. Jones Sr. without cause.

You now have a new way to connect with Mecklenburg County to let your voice be heard on issues that matter to you.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners today officially renamed the building at 249 Billingsley Road as the Commissioner Neil C. Cooksey, Sr. Health Center in memory of his life and service to the community.

MeckLINK Behavioral Healthcare has arranged several activities throughout May to promote mental wellness, educate the public about mental illness, and how to receive services.

The grand opening of Romare Bearden Park, originally scheduled for June 14 and 15, 2013, has been postponed until late August due to delays in project construction caused by unforeseen site conditions and prolonged bad weather.

The use of technology onsite at Saturday's Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival made paying for T-shirts with credit and debit cards possible.

Latta Plantation was cleaned up as a part of our Great American Cleanup Earth Day activities. County staff and community volunteers participated. See the results!

The Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition is hosting its 3rd Annual Can You Dig It, Charlotte Community Garden Tour on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at four diverse community locations.

At its Budget/Public Policy meting April 23, the Board received a report on the cost of repairing and replacing facilities, vehicles and IT infrastructure.

On this Wednesday, the appreciation spotlight is on Veronica Davis and other County employees who do the work of administrative support.

Mecklenburg County has received a top ranking from a national non-profit review firm for overall transparency and quality of its website.

The way Patti Haney tells it, Mecklenburg County's Information Technology division helped her enjoy her job again.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers.

All military veterans (including National Guard and Reserves) and active duty military personnel are invited to sign-up to play in the 8th annual Veterans & Reservists Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Golf Course, 800 Radio Road, on June 27, 2013.

Sustain Charlotte recently hosted the 2nd Annual Community Sustainability Awards at the 7th Street Public Market in Uptown Charlotte.

Awarding yearly grants to local partners is one way Mecklenburg County leaders seek cost-effective collaborations that help provide services and programs.

During the Board's Public Policy Workshop on April 9, staff presented a plan to increase certain County user fees starting July 1.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will hold a Budget and Public Policy Workshop on Tuesday, April 9, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

The Revaluation Review Committee met April 8 and completed work on a set of recommendations to improve the property value appeal process.

How well is Mecklenburg County government moving forward to meet long-term goals toward the community vision?

It’s a frustrating sight: You’re riding down the road and a small truck with an uncovered load flies by, with trash, dirt, wood chips or who knows what else blowing out.

The Board's reactivated Economic Development Committee met for the first time April 2 and was briefed on its function.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners met on Tuesday, April 2, at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

Guests learned how to implement a successful recycling program at the most recent Ambassador Luncheon.

April 1-7 is National Public Health Week. Learn more about the Mecklenburg County Health Department and Public Health's Return on Investment.

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will hold the 3rd Annual Hats Off to Parks Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Park.

Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Friday, March 29, 2013 for the Good Friday holiday.

The Board's Revaluation Review Committee held its third meeting March 25 and hopes to have a recommendation for the full Board by April 1.

The Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office has made available an easy-to-use online tool that will allow property owners to review how the County has their real property listed.

Envision Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte, major employers, and uptown residential neighborhoods will turn off their lights—excluding essential safety lighting—for one hour this Saturday as part of the global "Earth Hour" effort.

An integral piece of the County's history is closer to getting the needed attention that will enable a new use for the old structure at 301 Campus Street in Charlotte.

County Manager Harry Jones tells employees that he intends to stay on the job through the last quarter of 2015.

The Board's Revaluation Review Committee met March 18 and discussed ways to improve procedures used by the Board of Equalization and Review

The Towns of Mooresville, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, the City of Charlotte, and Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties will host a series of community meetings to inform the public about planning for the Mooresville to Charlotte Trail.

Help protect your family and the environment; bring unused or expired medication to any of the following locations and law enforcement will dispose of them properly:

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste will offer free classes this spring on how to reduce waste the natural way.

Most of Charlotte’s flood deaths in the past 20 years were people on foot. So, just how dangerous is walking in or near floodwater?

Mecklenburg County’s Human Services Finance Division has won the 2012-2013 State Treasurer’s Award for Excellence in Accounting and Financial Management.

Sign-up your dog for this year’s Top Dog Photo Contest, part of the 2013 Bark in the Park Top Dog Festival presented by Purina® and Harris Teeter.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, March 5 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center.

About 35,000 Mecklenburg County property owners who have not paid their 2012 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the amount they owe published, as required by state law, in The Charlotte Observer, on Sunday, April 7, 2013.

MeckLINK Behavioral Healthcare announced today that it will partner with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) to provide support for patients who suffer from both medical and mental health illnesses.

The CEO for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools has presented a plan to the Board of County Commissioners to have the County fund $33.7 million in additional security at system schools.

Rain did little to dampen the spirit of the celebration as Mecklenburg County and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office joined forces to rededicate the Historic Courthouse at 700 E. Trade Street.

Mecklenburg County is celebrating its 250th birthday this year, and is marking the occasion along with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office to rededicate the Historic Courthouse at 700 East Trade Street on Feb. 26, 2013, at 2 p.m.

Here’s a quick test of your knowledge of these celebrated dates: Which one of the three is accurate?

Applications are now being accepted for 15 spots on the Mecklenburg County Board of Equalization and Review (BER).

People who ate at Hooters in Concord on Feb. 7 or 8, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Whiskey Warehouse in Charlotte on Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 4:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., or Feb. 13, 7 p.m. to 8 30 p.m., may have been exposed to hepatitis A.

Fuel Pizza has partnered with the Mecklenburg County Health Department, Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, LandSculptors and Earth Farm Organics to bring “Field to Fork” Pizza Gardens to 15 elementary classes.

MeckLINK Behavioral Healthcare, a department of Mecklenburg County Government, was informed today by the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services that it has been cleared to proceed to operate fully under the 1915 (b)(c) Medicaid Waiver.

The Mecklenburg County Office of Management and Budget hosts officials from Adams County, Colorado to brief them on Managing for Results.

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement has reached an important milestone in international standards.

The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners got an update on the Revaluation Action Plan on February 12, focusing mainly on the Board of Equalization and Review.

CONNECT Our Future, a federally funded collaboration between Mecklenburg County, the City of Charlotte and Centralina Council of Governments seeks to identify the qualities and characteristics that residents value as the region grows.

Residents and businesses alike now have a great tool available to help identify recycling opportunities in Mecklenburg County.

The Commercial Technical Assistance Center (CTAC) has now moved into electronic plan submittal and review.

A review of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners meeting from February 5, 2013.

We’ve come a long way since news and information was shared around a crackling fire or recorded on scrolls with ink scratched out from a quill pen.

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health.

Residents in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County will have a unique opportunity to provide input that will help to build a planning framework to address the region's growth and ensure the continued vitality of local communities.

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have recently released the new Quality of Life Study, performed under contract with University of North Carolina – Charlotte (UNCC) Metropolitan Studies Institute.

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., with a playground built by volunteers and inspired by children.

This spring, more than 20,000 flowers will bloom at various Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and throughout several County parks thanks to a generous donation made by Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful.

Mecklenburg County and DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos, M.D. have reached an agreement that allows MeckLINK to move forward with implementing the State’s Medicaid waiver.

Mecklenburg County budget staff plan to hold an information session for nonprofits to learn how the County’s Request for Proposal (RFP) process works and how they can apply for community service grants.

Members of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will attend a legislative conference sponsored by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Thursday and Friday.

Mecklenburg County is now part of a statewide system designed by the Administrative Office of the Courts to issue and track warrants for all wanted persons in North Carolina

Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful, LUESA’s litter prevention plan, won the 2012 Nestlé Pure Life Recycling Award for its efforts in the Great American Cleanup from March 1 to May 31.

Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Jerry Alan Reese has ceased all efforts to stop the construction of a minor league baseball stadium in Center City Charlotte.

Legal Defects in DHHS Secretary's Decision Cited

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is developing a 3-year Strategic Plan for library programs and services in cooperation with Mecklenburg County.

A domestic violence educator with Mecklenburg County’s Community Support Services Agency is one of six Americans taking part in an international exchange program in South-Central Asia.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department is partnering with Fuel Pizza, Mecklenburg County Fruit & Vegetable Coalition, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Landsculptors, and EarthFarm Organics to bring Field to Fork Pizza Gardens to 15 elementary classes.

Mecklenburg County residents are reminded that real estate and personal property tax payments must be paid or postmarked (not metered) by the United States Postal Service today, Jan. 7, 2013, to avoid interest charges.

New North Carolina DHHS Secretary Aldona Wos has told County Manager Harry L. Jones, Sr. that she will uphold last week's decision on who will manage the state's federal Medicaid program for Mecklenburg County's consumers.

The three major rating services have given Mecklenburg County government high marks for the way it rebounded financially following the great recession.

Long before there were glittering skyscrapers, crisscrossing superhighways or even a town called Charlotte, there was a ramshackle wooden cabin where, legend holds, the first act of Mecklenburg County government took place almost 250 years ago.