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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings will retire at the end of the year after more than three decades of service. According to WCCB, CMPD shared the news Sunday evening on social media during Memorial Day weekend, noting Jennings’ 33-year tenure with the department. In a statement, Mayor Vi Lyles praised Jennings as “a transformative leader […]
The Charlotte City Council voted Monday to appoint Edwin Peacock III to the vacant District 6 seat, succeeding Tariq Bokhari, who stepped down to join the Trump administration. According to WBTV, the decision came after a 5-5 council deadlock, with Mayor Vi Lyles casting the tie-breaking vote between Peacock and Krista Bokhari. Peacock previously served […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, due to expected severe weather. According to WBTV, the district cited the potential for strong wind gusts, which could reach up to 50 mph, particularly during the morning commute. As a result of the storm conditions, all school activities, including ASEP, extracurriculars, athletics, facility use, and […]
Over the weekendbMecklenburg County health officials announced that they have been okayed to offer the Pfizer booster to high-risk groups and front-line workers. This includes “anyone whose job puts them at high risk for exposure” – health care workers, grocery store employees and teachers. People 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a […]
The 2020 early voting period starts Thursday, October 15, and ends Saturday, October 31. Any registered voter or eligible individual in North Carolina may cast an absentee ballot in person during this time. This period is sometimes called “one-stop early voting.” During early voting, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their […]
As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office has announced a Stay-at-Home order for County residents. The order will go into effect on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect for the next 21 days. The order was announced Tuesday afternoon by […]
Election 2016 is likely one of the most pivotal in our lifetime. Early voting has started. Here are locations where you can vote from October 20 – November 5: Ballantyne Village – 14825 Ballantyne Village Way Beatties Ford Library – 2412 Beatties Ford Rd Cornelius Town Hall – 21445 Catawba Ave, Cornelius Hal Marshall Annex […]
