With extreme high temperatures and heat indices forecast June 23-25, Charlotte-Mecklenburg government agencies and partners are activating additional resources to assist vulnerable residents. Public Health recommends that residents take extra precautions as heat-related illness can be more severe as the body temperature rises:

For the 50th consecutive year, Mecklenburg County has earned the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting. 

This week's top stories includes info on tips to avoid heat-related illness, the new County manager swearing-in ceremony, the HOMES program, HIV testing, and Solarize Charlotte-Mecklenburg.

A 10-minute application could save a homeowner more than $1,000. The Helping Out Mecklenburg homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) program returns July 1 to help homeowners address rising home costs.  

The public is invited to offer comments on how federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) block grant funds are used.  

Mecklenburg County Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on June 27 by providing free testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and information and referrals for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) – an HIV prevention medication.

Additional active harmful algae blooms have been found in coves on Lake Norman. Residents are advised to avoid coves in the area north and south of Torrence Chapel Road until blooms are no longer present.

This week's top stories includes info on County Manager Diorio's Order of the Hornet award, NACo, the new Materials Recovery Facility, free fans and Juneteenth. 

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste held a grand opening on June 17 for its new Pence Road Materials Recovery Facility.

Mecklenburg County invites you to review and provide feedback through July 21 on the 2025-2029 Five Year Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Program.