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A major transition is coming to the Queen City. Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will resign as Charlotte mayor effective June 30, ending nearly a decade in the city’s top elected role and more than 30 years of service in city government. Mayor Lyles says the decision is personal – she wants to […]

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 […]

Cathy Hughes Shines at Inaugural Her Legacy Event in Durham The first Her Legacy event in Durham on May 2 brought together inspiration, laughter and hard-earned wisdom as Urban One founder Cathy Hughes joined on-air talents RoyalTea and Mir.I.Am for a candid conversation about purpose, perseverance and legacy. Hughes, a pioneering media executive whose work […]

Tina Knowles reflects on legacy, motherhood, and self-care, emphasizing inner values over fame.

The city has officially rolled out Stage 2 water restrictions because of ongoing drought conditions – the first time we’ve seen mandatory limits like this since the late 2000s. What does that mean for you? Lawn watering is now limited to just two days a week, and only overnight between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. […]

After opening the May 2 Her Legacy event in Durham, performer Kimberly Michelle sat down with radio talent Mir.I.Am. to reflect on the musical path that shaped her into a dynamic artist who blends violin, vocals and ministry. Michelle said her journey began early. “I started when I was 5 playing the violin,” she said, […]

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 […]

Everything You Missed At Her Legacy 2026 With Ms. Tina Knowles Radio One Raleigh’s very first Her Legacy event was one for the books. And if you missed it, I’m sure you’re regretting not getting your ticket and seeing the heartwarming conversation between two longtime friends and a celebration of innovative and inspiring women. The […]

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 […]