Alcohol abuse and drug abuse affects our families, friends and neighbors. That’s why our Criminal Justice Services Department created the life-changing S.T.E.P Program for Recovery Courts. The program helps people out of the justice system and into long-term recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental illness.
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Hurricane season is right around the corner and although we may not get the same destructive winds and damage to property seen at the coast, the Piedmont area has experienced its share of high winds and flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms. Creating a plan and knowing what resources are available are your best bet for staying safe. Fortunately, we have the information you need to get ready.
Continue ReadingMecklenburg County is booming with economic development and growth. It’s the place employers and employees want to be. Almost like clockwork now, you hear about companies relocating to the area. But did you know most companies announcing new jobs and expansions are already here and operating in Mecklenburg County? In fact, nearly 80% of all job growth in a community comes from existing industries.
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