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Charlotte’s run as the nation’s fastest-growing market for office jobs has slowed, reflecting a changing economy and evolving workplace trends. After years of leading the country in office employment growth, the Queen City has slipped from the top spot as hiring in industries like finance, technology and professional services begins to level off. Economists point […]

Shoppers in Mecklenburg County will soon notice a small change at the register that could add up over time. A new 1% local sales tax increase is taking effect, meaning most purchases made in Mecklenburg County will cost a little more. County officials estimate the average household could spend about $250 more each year, depending […]

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte is making a major move as part of its long-term vision for the future. The organization has announced plans to sell its Morrison YMCA branch in the Ballantyne as part of a broader reinvestment strategy aimed at strengthening programs and expanding its impact across the Charlotte region. YMCA leaders say […]

Dr. Prezell Robinson, the eighth president of Raleigh’s Saint Augustine’s University, died Monday, June 29. He was 105 years old. His family announced his passing in a press release and requested prayers and support during this time after his loss. A 1964 graduate of St. Augustine, Dr. Robinson returned to the university as a faculty […]

Graphic designer Brianna Dowd is bringing her hometown some shine. The Durham native has earned a nomination at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards for her work in the Recorded Music Packaging category. Dowd shared the news during an interview with Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9. The awards ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. […]

Johnson C. Smith University says it plans to emerge stronger as it works through the second phase of its accreditation probation. University leaders announced they have implemented 19 new policies aimed at strengthening financial oversight, accountability and internal controls after concerns raised by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The […]

Duke Energy Carolinas has agreed to lower its proposed electricity rate increase for North Carolina customers — and it’s a bigger rollback than the company has ever made at this stage of the process. The company calls it a “significant and unprecedented voluntary reduction” — the first time it has cut a request by this […]

Charlotte City Council Announces Interim Mayor to Replace Vi Lyles Charlotte City Council named Robert Harrington as the city’s interim mayor on Monday, June 22, 2026, choosing him to replace outgoing Mayor Vi Lyles. Harrington, a trial attorney and president of the North Carolina Bar Association, will serve from July 1 through December 2027. That […]

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A sea of red and black filled the streets of downtown Raleigh as hundreds of thousands of Carolina Hurricanes fans celebrated the franchise’s first Stanley Cup championship since 2006. Supporters lined parade routes, packed rally areas and proudly waved Hurricanes flags as players and coaches brought the Stanley Cup home to […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is stepping up enforcement of the city’s youth curfew ordinance in an effort to reduce what officials describe as a growing and “deeply concerning” trend of teen takeovers across Charlotte. CMPD leaders say large gatherings of unsupervised juveniles have created safety concerns for businesses, families and the teens […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — One of Charlotte’s most iconic live music destinations is hitting pause this summer. The Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa announced it will temporarily close for approximately eight weeks beginning in June as the venue undergoes extensive renovations and upgrades. According to venue officials, the closure will allow crews to complete a comprehensive […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The race to become Charlotte’s next interim mayor continues to take shape after 10 candidates appeared before members of the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg on Sunday, making their case for why they should lead the city following Mayor Vi Lyles’ planned resignation on June 30. (https://www.wbtv.com) According to reports, 114 […]