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November 14, 2018 5:27 pm

The holidays are coming and that means it’s time to indulge (or in some cases, overindulge – and I am speaking for myself here) in your favorite foods. The holidays are the only time of year when you can freely enjoy carbs and multiple servings of dessert without judgment or concern, because you know the extra pounds will magically disappear in January when you begin your new rigorous exercise routine – just like you promised in your New Year’s resolutions.

But before you begin creating those award-winning holiday dishes, remember to consider food safety, to keep your feast from turning into a flop ending in the nearest emergency room.

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Health and Human Services Resources

Serving Those Who Have Served Our Country

Nicole Nolen

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October 31, 2018 7:53 pm

Sometimes our biggest challenge in local government is connecting the services we provide to the people who need them most. Unfortunately, our residents don’t always know what we have to offer.

This happens a lot with local veterans who are trying to work through the Veterans Affairs (VA) system to see what benefits they’re eligible for. Did you know we have a team of certified veterans services officers (many of whom are veterans themselves) that can help with that? Here are three reasons why you should recommend our Veterans Services division the next time you talk to someone who has served our country and is having trouble getting the benefits they earned.

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Around Town

4 Places to Fall in Love with the Foliage This Season

Shannon Calabro

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October 25, 2018 4:32 pm

It took a while for temperatures to drop this year, but it’s safe to say that fall is officially here. And while this season is a favorite for many reasons (the sweaters, the boots, the pumpkin spice everything), the amazing views of fall foliage you can find throughout the County top the list.

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Health and Human Services

How FLUent Are You?

Rebecca Carter

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October 19, 2018 6:51 pm

Everyone, from your neighbor to the minivan-driving parent beside you in the school pick-up line, has an opinion about the flu shot. And more importantly, they’re not afraid to share it with you. The best protection against the flu virus is to get vaccinated in the fall. There is still a lot of misinformation about the flu and the flu shot out there.

Test your FLUency with our quick quiz!

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Give Back

Small Acts Making a Big Difference: Volunteers Wanted

Nicole Nolen

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October 10, 2018 12:01 pm

Are you civic-minded and looking for a new volunteer opportunity? There is never a bad time to give back to your community — and you don’t have to work for your local government to do it. We often hear from residents on social media who want to lend a helping hand but don’t know where to start. Everyone is passionate about something! If you’re interested in supporting and supplementing the work that our staff is doing to make Mecklenburg County a great place to live, check out some of the opportunities we have for volunteers.

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Environment

Lime Partnership Puts a New Spin on Recycling

Tanisha Anderson

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September 28, 2018 8:45 pm

Written with assistance from Ryan Johnson with Land Use and Environmental Services Agency (LUESA)

Football season is in full swing and that means so is tailgating season. Let’s face it — what better way is there to spend the hours leading up to kickoff than by hanging out with friends while enjoying great food and drinks?

If we must say goodbye to summer by turning in our beach chairs and endless hours frolicking in the ocean, spending the weekends enjoying football and food sounds pretty great to us. But, there’s also the stark reality that at the end of every great tailgate there is often trash and recyclable material left behind.

If only there was a way to help limit that… ?

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Recreation

Trail and Error: Find the Best Local Hike for YOU!

Shannon Calabro

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September 20, 2018 6:27 pm

There are a lot of things to love about living in the state of North Carolina, but something we love most is the weather. Even though we get some cold months where it’s better to stay inside, most of our year can be spent outdoors! Thanks to our Park and Rec department, we have a lot of opportunities to explore nature in Mecklenburg County. There are our parks, of course, but then there are also our greenways, nature preserves, and programs like mountain biking and sailing.

But let’s focus on our trails for a minute. When was the last time you went for a hike? With over 50 miles of paved trails and several nature preserves with trails, we have something for hikers of all levels. Here are some of our favorites that we encourage you to check out.

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Resources

Who Do I Call for That?

Christine Edwards

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September 11, 2018 4:12 pm

Do you know the incredible feeling of crossing something off of your to-do list? I sure do. But, I also know that before you can start crossing things off, there’s often the task of figuring out who you should contact for assistance. There are a lot of things that we can help our residents with – half the battle is just figuring out what those things are. Let’s take a look at a few common services you as a Mecklenburg County resident may need (and who you can turn to for help with them).

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