This week’s top stories includes info on the NAACP National Convention, new businesses in Mecklenburg County, candidate filing, the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Park and Recreation Month and the Crown Award.

 After a nationwide search, AssetMark Financial Holdings Inc., a leading wealth management platform for financial advisors, will invest $10 million to establish an East Coast hub in Charlotte’s central business district, creating 252 new jobs.

Citigroup will invest $16.1 million to establish a major office facility in Charlotte, creating 510 new jobs.

As of July 2, MECK Pre-K has registered more than 1,830 children for next year, a record number since its launch in 2018. MECK Pre-K is Mecklenburg County’s free, high-quality pre-K program for all four-year-olds, available at no cost to families.  

This week’s top stories include the swearing-in of the new County Manager, transit referendum, emergency response study, mosquito season, finance award, and the Independence Day holiday.

Warm summer days mean a bounty of fruits and vegetables pouring into local farmers markets throughout Mecklenburg County.

Mecklenburg County Solid Waste was recently recognized by Charlotte Water for their pollution prevention efforts at the Foxhole landfill.

New Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant was sworn into office on June 30, 2025, in a ceremony before the Board of County Commissioners and the public.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, July 4, for the Independence Day holiday.

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: