Latest News from South Mecklenburg News

Housing Instability and Homelessness

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

People experiencing homelessness have increased and low-cost rentals are decreasing.

Save Some Money

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Every day is a good day to save some money.

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Dating Abuse

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

82% of parents in one survey felt like they would know if their child was experiencing dating abuse.

On the Agenda

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

On the agenda for the 2/21 Board of County Commissioners meeting: Historic Landmark Commission's annual report, naming of County facility and various appointments.

Rechargeable Batteries are a Fire Hazard

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Our recycling center staff saved the day when they found these batteries in a load mixed in with everything else.

Looking for a Provider

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Two funding opportunities:

Budget Funds

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Affordable housing, MECK Pre-K and Workforce Development are some of the things that the budget funds.

Start Good Dental Habits

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Tooth be told, kids should start dental visits once those first baby teeth show up. Or at least by their 1st birthday!

Prescribed Burns

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

Don’t fret if you see fire in a nature preserve! Prescribed burns are an important part of the process.

Prioritized in the Next Budget

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2023

What do you want to see prioritized in the next budget?

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South Mecklenburg News area weekly mass times

By South Mecklenburg News | Feb 25, 2023

The following parishes in the South Mecklenburg News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Mecklenburg County COVID-19 Update: 99.5% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 21

By South Mecklenburg News | Feb 22, 2023

Mecklenburg County has seen 366,089 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

We Need Your Help

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

We need your help reimagining Latta Place’s visitor experience, history, programming and more.

Senior Games

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

There’s always time for making new friends and being healthy! Ages 50+ can register for our Senior Games and SilverArts.

Textile Recycling

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

February has some big bins to fill.

On the Agenda

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

On the agenda for the 2/15 Board of County Commissioners meeting: COVID-19 Recovery and Renewal Task Force Update and Board of Health Orientation and Updates.

Budget Survey

By Press release submission | Feb 18, 2023

Make sure your valentine is a match by taking the budget survey. Do your priorities line up? Find out by taking the survey* » https://meck.co/3jJiUOs *Dating success not guaranteed.