Top Stories for Nov. 13, 2025

A turkey dinner on a plate.

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 met on Nov. 12. The agenda is available online and the meeting can be viewed on MeckTV. The Board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.

1. Welcoming Scout Motors: Scout Motors, an emerging automotive manufacturer revitalizing a legacy American brand, will locate its headquarters in Mecklenburg County, employing 1,200 workers by 2030. This represents a capital investment of nearly $207 million. This is one of the largest job creation announcements in Charlotte over the past decade. The Charlotte headquarters will serve as the home base for executive leadership, research and development, finance, IT, sales, marketing and other key corporate functions. The average salary is $172,878, well above the MSA average. 

2. 1,000 Turkeys: Mecklenburg County is hosting a holiday turkey distribution on Saturday, Nov. 22 to help SNAP participants celebrate Thanksgiving with a warm, nutritious meal. Participants must register in advance for the Saturdays on Stitt Turkey Giveaway. The drive-thru event will take place at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Road in Charlotte. Mecklenburg County is partnering with Nourish Up and Food Lion to distribute 1,000 turkeys, as well as additional food items to round out a holiday meal. The turkey giveaway is one of several Mecklenburg County efforts to support SNAP participants who have not received their November benefits due to the federal government shutdown. 

3. Collaboration Across Counties: North Carolina’s two largest counties recently came together to compare notes on their common priorities and unique challenges. Executive leaders and team members from Mecklenburg County and Wake County met to share ideas, compare strategies, and discuss best practices on how each jurisdiction is tackling local government issues. The collaborative meeting was hosted by Mecklenburg County on Nov. 4 at its Valerie C. Woodard Center in west Charlotte. It provided an opportunity for both counties to learn from one another and strengthen their shared commitment to effective service, innovation, and community impact. View the photo gallery of the day’s activities. 

4. State Honor For 1774 Alexander Rock House: The oldest home in Mecklenburg County has a new designation. The 1774 Alexander Rock House has been granted statewide historic significance, recognizing it as an important historical, cultural and architectural landmark. Statewide significance designation is extremely rare, with only 10 other properties in North Carolina holding this title, and one other in Mecklenburg County. The designation allows the Rock House to be protected from demolition unless it would cause significant hardship to its owner. The home is preserved and interpreted by the Charlotte Museum of History.  

5. Enhancing Bryant Park: Park and Recreation wants to hear what neighbors think when it comes to improving Bryant Park in west Charlotte. The 15-acre park currently includes ball fields, a multi-purpose field, and historic stone seating. The improvement project would expand the park across the creek, add a skatepark, extend Stewart Creek Greenway, create accessible paths, upgrade furnishings, and add other amenities. Residents recently received a walking tour of Bryant Park and lessons in its history. View photos from the walking tour. Residents can continue to offer their input at a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the nearby Charlotte Lab School, 2045 Suttle Ave. in Charlotte.