April 5. Now playing on your computer, smartphone, tablet or smart TV is the newest way to see what’s going on inside Mecklenburg County government—MeckTV. The web-based stream of continuously updated county news and information, includes live meetings of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, not to mention events and public service announcements. Tune in: […]
Dec. 13. Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Dec. 23, 26, 27, 2022 and Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Centers Dec. 24, 2022 – Closed Dec. 26, 2022 – Closed Dec. 27 – 31, 2022 – Open Jan. 2, 2023 – Closed Jan. 3, 2023 […]
March 23. The Northern Region Recreation Center apparently won’t open until May based on a comment made by local officials during the Cornelius Town Board Monday night. The Mecklenburg County Park Dept. is waiting for final inspections from the State and County on key components of the facility, according to county officials. Back in July […]
Nov. 17. As December approaches, Mecklenburg County is almost halfway through its $2-billion operating budget. Now the county is asking for input on the FY 2023 budget. Yes, billions of dollars are at stake. In fact, local/Cornelius property taxes make up the smaller portion of total taxes. The local tax rate (.222) on a $300,000 […]
Sept. 29. Mayor Washam will host a virtual coffee chat 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday, Oct. 4. The agenda includes a COVID-19 and vaccine update as well as Mecklenburg County Commissioners George Dunlap, Elaine Powell, Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham. The event concludes with a Q&A session. Cornelius residents and business owners are invited […]