Top Stories for Aug. 13, 2025
Mecklenburg County provides this weekly rundown of top stories from the Board of County Commissioners meetings and the Public Information Department’s newsroom. The Board next regular meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. The agenda will be available online and the meeting can be viewed on MeckTV.
1. Back to School Immunizations: Public Health encourages parents to make sure their children are up to date on their required immunizations ahead of the first day of school for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on Aug. 25. All students must be up to date on their required vaccines by Sept. 24 or they could be excluded from school. Additionally, in the event of a measles exposure, if a child is unvaccinated or hasn’t had measles before, they may be excluded from school for 21 days or longer to prevent further spread and ensure safety. Vaccines are widely available at healthcare providers and retail pharmacies and covered by insurance. Free or low-cost vaccine options for the uninsured are available at Public Health’s Immunization Clinic.
2. Redefining Her Story: Bright Steps, Bold Futures: The Board of County Commissioners has proclaimed Aug. 26, 2025, as Women’s Equality Day in Mecklenburg County. The Mecklenburg County Women’s Advisory Board invites residents to celebrate at a free community event on Aug. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Canteen-Camp North End. The event will feature inclusive programming to recognize progress, acknowledge ongoing challenges, and inspire community engagement in pursuit of gender equity.
3. Keeping Promises: The Board has proclaimed August as Child Support Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge the vital work of child support professionals and their commitment to making a difference in the lives of the families they serve. Through the hard work and dedication of child support staff, Mecklenburg County’s collections from noncustodial parents exceeded $50 million in FY2025, the highest level of collections since 2021 and the highest amount collected of any county in North Carolina. These payments cover essential needs such as food, clothing, housing, and education, as well as other expenses like healthcare and extracurriculars.
4. Scanning into History: Accessing local history is now as easy as opening the camera on your smart phone. The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks department has been placing QR code placards at historic sites, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover local history. More than 35 placards have been placed at 14 landmarks—sites like Savona Mill, the Massey-Clark House, and Huntersville Rosenwald School #2. To learn the stories behind these notable sites, simply open the camera app on your smartphone, scan the code and click the link that appears.
5. Back to School Fun: Park and Recreation is celebrating the new school year with a variety of fun events for students, parents, teachers, and the community. Several recreation centers are celebrating with school supply giveaways, food, music, bounce houses, community resources and other activities. Join us through Aug. 23 at these recreation centers:
Aug. 14: Wallace Pruitt Recreation Center
Aug. 16: Albemarle Road Recreation Center
Aug. 16: David B. Waymer Recreation Center
Aug. 16: Eastway Regional Recreation Center:
Aug. 16: Marion Diehl Recreation Center
Aug. 16: Sugaw Creek Recreation Center
Aug. 16: Tuckaseegee Recreation Center
Aug. 23: West Charlotte Recreation Center
Aug. 23: Mallard Creek Recreation Center