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CMS Candidate Forum: Districts 1–6 discuss gains, funding, communications and policy at WFAE event
WFAE and the League of Women Voters hosted a CMS board forum. Candidates for Districts 1–6 outlined views on achievement, funding, communications, immigration policy, teacher retention, and district needs.
Corporate and Crypto Donors Bankroll Trump's $300 Million White House Ballroom
Dozens of America's most powerful companies and billionaires are bankrolling President Trump's $300 million White House ballroom, a project built on influence as much as marble.
No Deal in Raleigh: NC Lawmakers Leave Town With Medicaid Cuts, Pay Raises and Tax Plans in Limbo
NC lawmakers end session with no budget deal, leaving Medicaid cuts, teacher raises, and tax plans in limbo as House and Senate trade blame and head home.
Early Voting in Mecklenburg: Sites, ID Rules, Transit Tax, and Races to Watch
Early voting is open in Mecklenburg. What is on the ballot, how same-day registration works, what the transit tax funds, and how NC secures your vote, plus links to our 2025 race guides.
Charlotte crime down, Uptown concern up
CMPD says crime fell through September, yet Uptown's high-profile incidents keep fear high. We examine the numbers, the nightlife strategy, and the gap between data and trust in Charlotte.
What Charlotte Council Actually Approved: Stadium Bonds, Lay-Down Lease, and a 4,400-Seat Performance Venue
Council advanced stadium financing steps, leased a lay-down yard, and cleared a 4,400-seat, privately funded performance venue. No money moves until contracts are finalized and approvals are received.
Sheltering Dignity: Charlotte's Non-Congregate Shelter Plan, Metrics, and Guardrails
Charlotte considers a 62-room non-congregate shelter with on-site care and a faith-based transitional campus. The council seeks guaranteed access to outreach, clear metrics, and contract guardrails.
Outsourcing Charlotte: Council Weighs Consultants vs. In-House Capacity After $3M Safety Plan
A $3 million federal safety plan sparked a bigger question at City Council: should Charlotte keep paying consultants, or rebuild in-house capacity to deliver projects and keep the know-how.
Charlotte at the Ballot Box: When Crime Becomes Currency
Three weeks before one of Charlotte's most consequential elections in a decade, a murder on the Blue Line became the story that wouldn't let go. Somewhere between Iryna Zarutska's death and the November 4 ballot, tragedy was transformed into campaign currency.
Charlotte Voter Guide 2025: Federal Shutdown, Crime Debate, and November Ballot Breakdown
Federal shutdown hits Day 12, Charlotte debates National Guard deployment, and November elections loom. Here's what voters need to know, and do, right now.
Iron District Files First Phase: 278 Units, Retail, Parking, And A Light-Rail Site
Permits for Parcel E and below I-277 nudge Iron District into site work, with 278 apartments, new retail, structured parking, and a set-aside for a future light-rail station.
Charlotte Police Union's National Guard Plea Signals Staffing Crisis
Charlotte's police union asks leaders to request National Guard troops after a string of homicides and staffing shortages; officials push back, citing crime reductions and new transit patrols.
Charlotte Police Request National Guard as Teacher Positions Cut: What the City's Priorities Really Are
Charlotte's FOP requested National Guard help while cutting teacher positions. A homicide, missing teen, and billionaire-funded venues reveal what the city values, and what it doesn't.
Charlotte Mayor's Race at the Tuesday Forum: Housing, Transit Tax, and Community Safety Collide
At the Tuesday Forum, Vi Lyles and Rob Yates split on transit tax, converged on community policing, and faced Charlotte's hardest fact: thousands of CMS students are without stable housing.
How Charlotte Transit Leaders Botched Their Crisis Response After Blue Line Murder
Charlotte's transit leaders turned a tragedy into a communications disaster. Here's the crisis management playbook they ignored, and what they should have said instead.
Charlotte Civic Calendar: 10-Day Political Events Preview (Oct 3–13, 2025)
Charlotte's next 10 days decide zoning, preservation, transit, and ballot logistics. Here's what to watch, how to attend, and why it matters.
How Charlotte Will Pick Its Transit Board Next: Council Tweaks MPTA Timeline and Rules
Council aligned the MPTA appointment timeline with partner schedules and swapped a hard category rule for "encouraged," after recusing one member. Here is what changes on Nov. 6, 12‑15, 17, and 24.
Charlotte's Bail Policies and CATS Security Collide at House Field Hearing
Grieving families, a wounded officer, and an audit showing the math on CATS security doesn't add up. At a blistering House Judiciary field hearing in Charlotte, members torched the city's bail practices and transit security response after the Blue Line killing.
CATS Security Shrunk as Spending Grew: Inside the Contracts, Headcounts, and the Timeline
CATS cut armed security to 39 posts while spending exceeded $49M. We trace the contracts, staffing gaps, and what that means for riders and 2025 voters.
What a Congressional Field Hearing Is and Why Congress Brought One to Charlotte
A plain-English guide to field hearings: how they work, why Charlotte was chosen, and what happens to the testimony after the cameras leave.
House Judiciary Field Hearing in Charlotte Highlights Clash Over Bail, Backlogs, and Crime Data
A House field hearing in uptown Charlotte put grief, policy, and statistics on the record as witnesses and lawmakers sparred over bail, court delays, and what the numbers mean.
A Closer Look: Judiciary Subcommittee Comes to Charlotte – Here's What Happened
A House Judiciary field hearing on violent crime brought national lawmakers to Charlotte. We unpack what happened, why it matters for Iryna's Law, and how local families shaped the narrative.
This Week in Charlotte Politics (Sept 29–Oct 5): BOA, ADA Training, JCPC, BOCC, CRTPO, Ballots Begin
Your week in Charlotte civics: BOA variances, ADA training, JCPC, BOCC intergov, CRTPO, ballots begin mailing, a civic summit, and a school board forum. Show up, speak up, vote smart.
Unincorporated South Mecklenburg Plan: What the New Policy Map Does and When You Can Weigh In
A tiny unincorporated wedge south of Pineville is holding up rezonings. The county's new policy map keeps most of it single-family and unlocks a clear path: draft Oct 21, hearing Nov 5.