City Notice Roundup: Measles Health Advisory and President’s Day Schedules

Public Health: Measles Exposure Advisory

Mecklenburg County Public Health has issued an urgent health advisory following confirmed measles exposures at several locations across the city. As of Sunday, February 15, officials have confirmed three cases in the county. Residents who visited the following locations during the specified windows are advised to monitor for symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, and a red rash.

• Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center (1000 Blythe Blvd.): February 3, between 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., and February 4, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Chipotle (239 S. Kings Drive): February 3, from 9:50 p.m. to 11:50 p.m.
• Goodwill (5808 University Point Blvd.): February 4, from noon to 3:45 p.m.
• Goodwill (3710 W. W.T. Harris Blvd.): February 4, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.

Health officials emphasize that these locations are currently safe to visit and are cooperating with the investigation. Individuals experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider by phone before arriving in person to prevent further spread.

Holiday Service: President’s Day Collection Schedule

The City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services has announced that there will be no delay in collection for the upcoming President’s Day holiday on Monday, February 16. Garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulky items will be collected on their normal schedule. Residents are reminded to have all carts curbside by 6:00 a.m. to ensure service. This week is designated as a "green" recycling week. For real-time updates, residents can text their assigned day of service to 73224.

Municipal Meetings: City Council Zoning Session

The Charlotte City Council will convene for a Zoning Meeting on Monday, February 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Due to a high volume of petitions, including major proposals for Pence Road and Lombardy Circle, the meeting is expected to be lengthy and may be recessed at 10:00 p.m. if business is not concluded. The public may view the session live via the government channel or the city's official social media platforms.

Public Safety: Targeted Traffic Enforcement

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has concluded a targeted enforcement operation at the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard and North Tryon Street. Following a spike in local collisions, officers issued over 60 charges, with 41 citations specifically for red-light violations. Drivers are urged to exercise caution and strictly adhere to traffic signals at busy northeast intersections to reduce the risk of accidents.