Thanksgiving is a day for the important things in life: family, gratitude and good pie. But unfortunately, it’s also the number one day for residential fires. Keep your Thanksgiving fire-free by following these simple steps:
Continue ReadingLeaves changing color are a beautiful sight, but knowing those falling leaves have to be raked? Not as exciting. But never fear! We’re here to help with the basics of fall yard care.
Whether you’re a green thumb or a lawn care novice, here are a few tips to maintain your yard this fall.
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Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time! It can, however, also be an exhausting and overwhelming period in your family’s life. We know sleep will be a priority for you and your baby. We want to help you make sure your baby gets safe sleep.
Where your baby falls asleep matters for the first year of their life. Sadly, more than 130 babies in North Carolina die each year of sleep related causes – many of which could have been prevented.
Follow these six tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to keep your baby safe and reduce the risk of a sleep-related death. And talk to others that take care of your baby about safe sleep recommendations.
Continue ReadingWith the start of a new school year, it seems like everything is new. Whether that’s a new backpack, new classes, or new teachers. We’re here to tell you that it’s OK to recycle things every now and then (literally). Let’s just make sure you’re recycling right! Here are a few tips to keep in mind at school and at home.
Continue ReadingBiking on trails is a healthy activity for everyone, from seasoned pros to kids just learning the ropes. With more than 70 miles of greenway trails to explore, it’s important to understand the unspoken rules that all new bikers and seasoned riders should remember.
So before you head out the door, here are some tips to help everyone have an enjoyable experience on our greenways.
Continue ReadingIt’s time to have some fun in the sun! But let’s not be wasteful. While you’re enjoying the heat and all the activities that summer brings, remember to recycle right.
Besides the six items you can recycle curbside, here are some seasonal items you can bring to any Mecklenburg County full-service recycling center all year long.
Continue ReadingBy Alex Lankford, College Intern
Almost everybody knows someone graduating from a school or university this time of year, and Mecklenburg County is excited to have its very own class of graduates.
Congratulations to the newest class of MeckEmerge! Twenty-five dedicated County employees were honored for finishing the four-month program. They now know how to increase their success in future leadership roles.
At the graduation ceremony, MeckEmerge graduates spoke with the County Manager about leadership and the public sector. Supportive colleagues and mentors were also invited to cheer on the graduates.
Continue ReadingExcellence is a guiding principle at Mecklenburg County. It’s at the foundation of the work we do and the services we provide to the residents of our community. We measure excellence in many ways including through the MeckACTs awards, which started last year. It’s Mecklenburg County’s enterprise competency model that serves as the basis for how we select, develop, evaluate and recognize our team members across the County.
Four winners were selected out of 50 nominations. Human Resources vetted the winners to ensure criteria and eligibility were met. Finalists were selected by the Human Resources Advisory Council which includes human resources professionals in the Charlotte area.
Continue ReadingAre you an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced gardener? Either way, Mecklenburg County and its partners can help you grow your skills and passion in the garden.
Continue ReadingBefore you go there, this has nothing to do with what you normally think of when you think of bathing. Now follow me into the forest. (That wasn’t supposed to sound ominous, but I hear it now.) With Park and Recreation managing more than 8,200 acres of nature preserves, there’s a good chance there’s a forest near you just waiting for you to explore.
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