Charlotte
A North Carolina college basketball coach is calling her survival a “miracle” after a terrifying near-drowning incident at Wrightsville Beach that nearly turned deadly. Nicole Woods, the head coach of the women’s basketball program at University of North Carolina Wilmington, revealed this week that she was caught in a dangerous rip current while swimming off […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is taking a major step toward addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis for educators after board members approved plans for a new teacher housing development near Garinger High School. CMS leaders voted this week to move forward with a project that would place affordable housing for teachers and school staff on nearly seven […]
North Carolina officials are demanding major changes inside Mecklenburg County’s Department of Social Services after a state review uncovered what investigators called “systemic” failures connected to the handling of child welfare cases following the death of 6-year-old Dominique Moody. According to a letter from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, state investigators […]
A former North Carolina Central University women’s basketball coach is speaking out after alleging she lost her job for pushing the school to give female athletes the same support and resources as men’s programs. Former Eagles head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom says she was fired in 2023 after repeatedly advocating for gender equity inside the athletic […]
One of Charlotte’s most iconic movie landmarks is officially entering a new chapter. The former Manor Theatre property in Eastover has now been cleared for redevelopment years after the beloved theater permanently shut its doors during the pandemic. Demolition work recently wrapped up at the longtime Providence Road site, ending an era for generations of […]
North Carolina is once again getting national recognition as several cities and towns across the state landed on new rankings of the best places to live in America — and Charlotte-area communities are making major noise on the list. According to new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report and Niche, multiple North Carolina […]
Questions are growing across Charlotte after newly released records revealed the city spent more than $1 million fighting — and eventually settling — lawsuits filed by several Black firefighters who claimed they faced racial discrimination inside the Charlotte Fire Department. According to records obtained by The Charlotte Observer, the city spent nearly half a million […]
A political firestorm is brewing in Charlotte after the president of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NAACP doubled down on controversial comments warning city leaders against appointing a non-Black interim mayor to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles. Corine Mack, president of the local NAACP branch, sparked backlash this week after posting on the organization’s Facebook page that it […]
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 […]