Charlotte City Council 2025 Primary: Mayor Vi Lyles wins; two incumbents lose seats on city council
Votes are starting to roll into the Channel 9 newsroom for the Charlotte City Council Primary.
Latest Headlines by Brad Cole
The Political Beat breaks down District 3 primary race
Charlotte City Councilmember Tiawana Brown is running for re-election in District 3, despite facing federal charges for COVID-19 relief fraud.
Savannah Bananas brought significant economic impact to Charlotte from June games
The Savannah Bananas played to sold-out crowds at Bank of America Stadium in June for two nights, contributing to a significant economic impact in Charlotte.
The 2025 Political Beat Primary Candidate Guide
Charlotte residents will head to the polls to decide who should advance to the November general election for Charlotte City Council.
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Charlotte City Council—District 1
Democratic incumbent Dante Anderson is facing Charlene Henderson in the District 1 primary.
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Charlotte City Council—District 3
Democratic incumbent Councilmember Tiawana Brown is facing two challengers, Joi Mayo and Warren Turner.
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Charlotte City Council—District 5
The Political Beat asked questions of each candidate in the races.
Former North Meck basketball standout hosts youth basketball camp in Concord
Isaiah Evans, a former North Meck High School star and current Duke basketball guard, hosted his first youth camp this morning at Carolina Courts in Concord.
Police remove 8-foot alligator from NC beach
An 8-foot alligator found its way onto Sunset Beach on Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Rockingham Speedway up for sale after NASCAR return
A month after hosting a NASCAR Trucks and Xfinity race, Rockingham Speedway is up for sale, according to Channel 9’s partners at the Charlotte Observer.
Carolina Panthers reveal 2025 schedule
Dry conditions in store for start of PGA Championship
Fans, golfers take on PGA Championship practice rounds after Monday’s washout
Charlotte Hornets to pick 4th in NBA Draft
Charlotte’s lone pro runner in Meck Mile ready for hometown race
Pinehurst No. 4 to close this summer for greens restoration
Volunteers gearing up for May’s PGA Championship in south Charlotte
Local football stars headed to NFL through draft, free agency
NFL Draft Tracker: Panthers add talent on both sides of the ball
Panthers welcome first-round draft pick with celebration
App State coach breaks down Xavier Legette’s rookie season film
Panthers look to repeat success with 8th pick in NFL Draft
Fans flock to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s return
NASCAR making return to Rockingham Speedway after state funds paved way for renovations
Meck Mile returns with runner racing backward
Charlotte, Appalachian State’s 2025 Uptown season opener moved to Friday
New Charlotte lawmaker joins The Political Beat
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Congress District 11
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Court of Appeals Seat 15
The Political Beat Candidate Guide: Congress District 14
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