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Play and Stay Water Safe in Four Easy Steps

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June 2, 2022 7:15 pm

As the weather is warming up and I’m planning my pool day, all I can think about is floats, sunscreen, waterproof speaker, snacks, extra sunscreen…safety? Wait, did I latch that pool gate before I left this morning? I wonder if I ingested too much chlorine this weekend. Yikes, I thought I saw something green in the water as I was walking by this morning? Was it a leaf or bacteria?

If you are a worried bod like me, well here are some safety tips for preventing illnesses and injuries when you swim, play and relax in the water — this summer and all year-round.

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Recreation

Island Living for Rent Right in Your Backyard

Jameil Weldon

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May 27, 2022 5:13 pm

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale,

a tale of a fateful trip.
“Gilligan’s Island” Theme Song

Maybe you can’t afford a trip to a tropical island but there’s an island right here in Mecklenburg County THAT YOU CAN RENT. Color me surprised, too! And you won’t get lost there if you go on a three-hour tour. (That’s a “Gilligan’s Island” reference.) Here’s what you need to know about Copperhead Island before your next event.

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Resources

Changing Lives One S.T.E.P at a Time

Adison Le

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May 19, 2022 8:08 pm

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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Health and Safety

Get Your Plan Together Now Before Hurricane Season Hits

Tammy Thompson

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May 13, 2022 2:57 pm

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.

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Mission & Vision Resources

The Secret to Mecklenburg County’s Booming Economic Growth

Tammy Thompson

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May 2, 2022 7:35 am

Mecklenburg 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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County History

Latta Place Gets A New Outlook Thanks To Community Partners

Tanisha Anderson

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April 25, 2022 7:29 am

Latta Place, formerly known as Historic Latta Plantation, closed to the public last June. This move came after Mecklenburg County chose not to renew its contract with the nonprofit responsible for operating the site.

The Huntersville farm has served as a marker of life in the 1800s for more than 200 years. The site was also a painful reminder of a period in history during which approximately 10.7 million Africans were brought to the Americas and enslaved.

When Latta Place reopens, Mecklenburg County hopes to offer a space for residents to visit that tells the story of all who lived at the farm, particularly the stories of those who were enslaved.

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Budget

Community is the Key to Participatory Budgeting Success

Jameil Weldon

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April 21, 2022 6:39 pm

There’s a way to put real, decision-making power into the hands of the community– Participatory Budgeting. That’s a program that lets you propose ideas to change your neighborhood. Then everyone gets a chance to vote for them to be funded in the next budget.

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