Top Stories for June 26, 2024

A green John Deere electric Gator with yellow seats parked at Compost Central

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’s next regular meeting is scheduled for July 2 at 6 p.m. The agenda will be available online and the meeting can be viewed on MeckTV.  

1. Land a Job, Gain a Career: Anyone seeking a new direction or career opportunity is welcome at Mecklenburg County’s career fair. Featuring jobs with Mecklenburg County, the fair will be held Friday, June 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valerie C. Woodard Conference Center, 3205 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Mecklenburg County seeks applicants with a passion for helping individuals and families be successful and feel supported. Visit HR.MeckNC.gov to learn more about the career fair, register to attend, and view job openings. 

2. Take the Test and Take the Next Step: Public Health will recognize National HIV Testing Day on Thursday, June 27, with free HIV screenings. In partnership with Atrium Health, Novant Health, and other partners, the screenings will be available at three Charlotte area locations. The free screenings are available on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s part of the Getting to Zero Mecklenburg initiative, a community plan to reduce new cases of HIV in Mecklenburg County. 

3. Clean Air Games: Anyone who lives, works, or recreates in Mecklenburg County or the surrounding communities is encouraged to help reduce air pollution by participating in the Clean Air Games. Residents can make a difference, help improve air quality, and possibly win a prize. The goal of games is to reduce single-occupancy car trips. Residents can enter each day they carpool, bike, walk, or pack a lunch. The less residents use a car, the less air pollution they produce. More trips equal a greater chance of winning. Prize winners will be announced weekly until Friday, July 26. Visit AirQuality.MeckNC.gov to learn more. 

4. Gator Gone Electric: Mecklenburg County is rocking down electric avenue with its latest utility vehicle. A John Deere Gator electric utility vehicle has replaced a model with a diesel engine at the Compost Central Recycling Center, 140 Valleydale Road, Charlotte, NC 28214. The vehicle allows County facilities to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in the community. The Solid Waste Management Program operates using an Environmental Management System that considers the impacts and efficiencies of operations, and it is the only solid waste program in North Carolina to hold this accreditation. 

5. Five Things Instead of Fireworks: Independence Day is approaching and that means many residents are tempted to set off their own fireworks. But remember that some fireworks are illegal in North Carolina and the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshal’s Office wants to ensure that everyone remains safe and within the law. In addition to heading out to enjoy a professional show, here are some options to celebrate the holiday safely without risking a fire or injury.