Mecklenburg County residents are invited to join their neighbors from across the community to support our elders and those who care for them on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

On a quiet side street in Uptown sits an unassuming house with stories to tell. The Franks House is a rare surviving artifact of the thriving Black community that once existed in Third Ward and on June 7, it takes its place in history.  

This week's top stories includes info on the FY2026 recommended budget, new jobs coming to Mecklenburg County, Public Information's new director, property tax relief programs and Sundown Sounds.

Suzette Rhee Nedrich, a Mecklenburg County public information officer since 2022, has been promoted to the position of director of the Public Information Department. 

Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS), a finance provider for Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), has selected Charlotte as the location for its North American headquarters.

Mecklenburg County is recruiting one to two partners to provide outpatient mental and behavioral health services. The services are part of the implementation of Mecklenburg County’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.

Canadian-based AVL Manufacturing will open its first U.S.-based mobile machine manufacturing plant in Charlotte, creating more than 325 new jobs and investing more than $56 million in the Steele Creek submarket. 

This week's top stories includes info on the FY2026 recommended budget, Public Health's accreditation, Older Americans Month, foster care, BHS Corrugated North America and outdoor water attractions.

Each year, the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit, ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities according to several park and recreation metrics.  

 Mecklenburg County Public Health has been accredited with honors by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board (NCLHD).