Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte leaders are one vote away from bringing red-light cameras back to 10 intersections across the city, reigniting debate over public safety, surveillance and equity in historically underserved communities. City Council members say the proposal is aimed at reducing crashes and dangerous driving at some of Charlotte’s busiest intersections. Supporters point […]
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts says she is ready to step back into City Hall — at least for a little while. In a letter to Charlotte City Council, Roberts said “so many people” have urged her to offer herself as an interim option following Mayor Vi Lyles’ announcement that she will resign on June […]
A recent survey by a personal injury law group has identified the I-77 Exit 5 to Tyvola Road in Charlotte as the second most stressful off ramp in North Carolina. The survey, which included over 3,000 drivers, aimed to pinpoint the most anxiety-inducing ramps in the country. The report highlighted the challenges faced by drivers […]
The national spotlight shines on Charlotte this weekend as the biggest names in golf visit the Queen City for the Truist Championship. Follow the leaderboard here:https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/golf/pga/leaderboard/5008423 Rory McIlroy remains the most successful player in the tournament’s history with four victories (2010, 2015, 2021, and 2024), making him the perennial favorite at Quail Hollow. Other activities […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Two-time NBA champion J. R. Smith is set to graduate from North Carolina A&T State University this spring, marking a full-circle moment years after he skipped college to pursue a professional basketball career. Smith, who won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, will earn a Bachelor of […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte residents could face a double dose of tax increases starting July 1 under a proposed city budget that includes rising service fees alongside a separate county property tax hike. City leaders have proposed increases to several service-related costs, including solid waste, stormwater and water and sewer fees, which would raise […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Flags across North Carolina will fly at half-staff on Monday in honor of fallen firefighters, marking a national day of remembrance for those who died in the line of duty. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and state flags at government facilities to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on May […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Residents across Charlotte are raising their voices against a proposed Duke Energy rate hike that could increase electricity bills by up to 18%, with many saying the burden would fall hardest on working families already stretched thin. Dozens gathered outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse this week, calling on regulators to reject […]
Bill Banning Social Media for Some Teens Advance to NC Senate North Carolina lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday that would ban social media for some teenagers in the state. House Bill 301 is a bill that prohibits children under the age of 14 from creating accounts on social media platforms and allows children ages 14 […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A Black-owned business in Charlotte is speaking out with transparency after questions surfaced surrounding fundraising efforts tied to a local community market initiative. CLT Black Owned, a platform known for highlighting and supporting Black businesses across Charlotte, recently “dropped receipts” in response to concerns about donations connected to the People’s Market […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has committed $4 million to restore the city’s only historically Black Catholic church, a landmark that has remained closed for five years due to structural concerns. The funding will go toward repairing and reopening Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church, which for decades served as […]