The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) convened on September 17, 2024, with Commissioner McKee absent due to travel commitments. The meeting commenced without public comments, leading directly into board member announcements and discussions.

Commissioner Richards reported on a recent agency board meeting, highlighting a positive audit report, which he described as \"good news.\" He noted that the week had been relatively quiet otherwise.

Commissioner Fowler shared insights from a Behavioral Health Subcommittee meeting he attended on September 11, where Dr. Carl Johnson from the University of North Carolina's Gillings School of Public Health presented findings on the impact of social media on mental health, particularly concerning anxiety and depression among teenagers, especially females. Fowler indicated that the subcommittee plans to develop local recommendations aimed at addressing these mental health issues linked to social media usage.

The meeting underscored the board's ongoing commitment to public health and community well-being, particularly in light of the growing concerns surrounding mental health in the digital age.