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Dependents of county retirees received subsidized health insurance to the tune of $2 million per year for years. That was a mistake, according to Mecklenburg County.

Crystal Hill, chosen Friday to lead Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has already built relationships with many community leaders in a year working for CMS.

Vice chair Elaine Powell asked if county commissioners could appeal the property tax values of golf courses, presumably to see if they could get a higher value. Tax assessor Ken Joyner said any property owner in Mecklenburg County can appeal any property valuation.

Mecklenburg County residents who own lower-priced homes near uptown are expected to see some of the biggest increases in their property tax bills. That’s because their home values rose the most steeply in the four years since the last revaluation. But there are a few programs aimed at easing some of the burden and helping people stay in their homes.

A 16-year-old was arrested after allegedly killing two people in east Charlotte on Sunday night.

Buncombe County commissioners are pushing for more diversity in healthcare. Asheville City Schools is studying ways to enhance safety on its campuses. An assistant district attorney is no longer working for Graham County after making an interesting suggestion in court.

Charlotte's first medical school will come with a hefty price tag to taxpayers as hospital and county leaders hope to create an 'Innovation District.'

People speak out about Mecklenburg County manager’s proposed budget withholding money from CMS People speak out about Mecklenburg County manager’s proposed budget withholding money from CMS By Dedrick Russell | May 7, 2021 at 7:44 PM EDT - Updated May 7 at 7:44 PM CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - The community is sounding off about the Mecklenburg County Manager’s proposal to withhold $56 million from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Commissioners say the money that could be held hosta...

Data by zip code reveals gaps in vaccination rates in Mecklenburg County Zip codes reveal gaps in vaccination rates By Caroline Hicks | May 3, 2021 at 6:32 PM EDT - Updated May 3 at 6:32 PM CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Historically marginalized communities are falling behind more affluent areas in Mecklenburg County when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to new data from the county, people living in the center of the county in communities, including South Park and Elizabeth, are bei...

MHAs Legislative Breakfast We invite you to join us to receive updates on Legislative Issues impacting Mental Health in 2021 for our annual event entitled, "Coming Together: Building a Recovery Community," to interact with policymakers representing Mecklenburg & Cabarrus Counties at the local, state, and federal level. Honorary co-chairs: Dr. Kristen Baker, NC House District 82 Commissioner Mark Jerrell, Mecklenburg County Commissioner District 4 Jeff Jackson, NC State Senator District 37 Da...