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Animals and Wildlife

4 Things to Know if You See a Stray

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Pet owner or not, seeing a stray animal can tug at the heart strings. We wouldn’t be surprised to hear if most of you reading this have tried to help a stray animal before or are trying to right now! (Did you know that Animal Care & Control received 33,781 calls for service in 2017?) But since it’s important to make sure that both you and the animal stay safe in your attempts, we talked with our friends over at CMPD Animal Care & Control to find out what you should do if you come across a stray. Here’s what we learned.

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Health and Human Services

5 Ways You Can Join the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis

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You can’t turn on the news or look at social media lately without seeing something about the opioid epidemic – deaths are on the rise nationwide, and Mecklenburg County isn’t immune. Over the last ten years, opioid-related deaths in the County have increased by 134 percent – from 26 in 2005 to 61 in 2015.

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Arts & Culture

Three Significant County Landmarks for Black History Month

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Most of Black History Month is devoted to recognizing historical figures, but you can’t forget about the historic sites in a County that is famous for remaking itself in the name of progress. This is particularly true now, when historically black neighborhoods are seeing aggressive gentrification and redevelopment.

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Health and Human Services

Debunked: Four Myths About Foster Parenting

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There are an endless number of possibilities when it comes to the ways you can “give back.” For some, it is volunteering with schools, helping the homeless, or working with animal shelters. For others, it is in the form of a donation to a charity or organization that is close to heart. But then there is another opportunity that the Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services is involved with every day – helping local children find safe, secure, and loving homes.

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Arts & Culture

If I Could Only Be an Artist…

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I think I have many talents. As much as I would like to say that artistic abilities are at the top of the list, I would be telling a tall tale. The only thing I can do with a pencil is write, and my only connection to a paintbrush is the one time, several years ago, when I attempted to paint my bedroom. Picasso, I am not.

I envy those with a talented eye – those who can see beauty and dimension in the simplest things like flowers, the ocean or a child playing in the sand. I envy people who can make textures come to life – those with the ability to take something so minute and create greatness. Those who can convey a message through fine strokes of color or capture the essence of life through the lens of a camera. That’s true art in my opinion. That’s what I saw at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center during the opening reception of the 18th annual National Arts Program.

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Careers

Why I Work for the County (and Why You Might Want To, Too)

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When most people think of local government, Pawnee, Indiana is the first image that comes to mind (seriously, who doesn’t love a good episode of Parks and Recreation). You may be surprised to learn that local government work involves a lot less hijinks. During my four and a half years working for Mecklenburg County, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with scores of talented people on issues that really matter to me and my neighbors.

Sure, in college I thought my career would take me across the country for a glamorous public relations job. But, I’m proud of the work I’ve done in my role as a public information officer. Here are just a few reasons why I chose a career with Mecklenburg County.

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Recreation

6 Park and Rec Summer Camps You Must Know About

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Although it’s the middle of winter, Park and Rec is already planning for those hot summer months. Yes, that means summer camps! From nature center camps to rec center camps, aquatics camps and so much more, Park and Rec is offering a variety of activities for children of various ages and interests. But since we know there are a lot to choose from, we’ve compiled a list of six camps your kids are sure to love.

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