Top Stories for Oct. 8 2025

A purple ribbon for showing support in the fight against domestic violence.

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 Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. The agenda is available online and the meeting can be viewed on MeckTV. The Board’s next budget and public policy meeting is scheduled for Oct. 14 at 2:30 p.m. 

1. Under the Domes: The Board of County Commissioners received updates on developments at the state and federal levels, including legislation that could impact Mecklenburg County and the recent federal government shutdown. The presentation included updates on:

  • Federal government shutdown
  • Iryna's Law
  • Healthcare Investment Act
  • Additional Medicaid funds and requirements

Mecklenburg County will continue to monitor the impact of the federal shutdown, engage with the N.C. General Assembly and monitor state legislation, follow Medicaid funding cuts, and track agency updates. 

2. With Survivors, Always: The Board proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County, and Oct. 12 as Domestic Violence Survivors Day. Intimate partner domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported 11 intimate partner-related homicides in 2024— compared with six in 2023 and two in 2022.  

Mecklenburg County invites residents to join an Empowerment Walk to highlight survivors and educate the community on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Pineville Lake Park. The event will feature music, children’s activities, refreshments, guest speakers, and survivor stories. 

3. Metropolitan Public Transit Authority: Monday, Oct. 13 is the last day to submit an application for one of Mecklenburg County’s six seats on the proposed Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA). Activation of the authority rests on the outcome of next month’s countywide referendum on raising the sales tax by 1% for transportation projects. Applicants must reside in Mecklenburg County. The application portal can be accessed at MeckNC.gov. 

4. Industrial Intelligence: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg region is a growing hub for advanced manufacturing and Mecklenburg County is supporting the industry in welcoming DBR77, a European industrial intelligence pioneer. The startup will open its first U.S. office in Charlotte this month. DBR77 delivers an AI-powered operating brain that measures, plans and optimizes production, and a marketplace ecosystem that unites manufacturers, technology providers, and integrators. The company will be based at UNC Charlotte and is preparing to launch 10 projects across the Carolinas by year-end. 

5. MeckMoves: Public Health will host a kick-off event for MeckMoves, its 16-week countywide fitness challenge. Registration for the event is already at capacity, with hundreds of people expected to gather for the launch. MeckMoves was organized to encourage physical activity and better health throughout Mecklenburg County. The kick-off will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at McCrorey YMCA, 3801 Beatties Ford Road in Charlotte. The event will feature biometric screenings, interactive fitness activities, educational pop-up stations, cooking demonstrations, and other free and engaging health resources to help residents learn and move.