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City council approves 10 p.m. curfew for minors starting Nov. 1
Charlotte City Council members approved a pilot program curfew for minors.
Students and teachers urge CMS leadership to prioritize classrooms over investigations
A recent Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board meeting has sparked concern and frustration among students and educators, who say the behavior of district leadership is harming public trust and distracting from classroom needs.
Former CMS superintendent offered to resign before her firing
A divided school board is now trying to chart a path forward, while parents across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools weigh how the decision will affect their children. Many have taken to social media to air their grievances.
School board votes to terminate CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted 5-4 to terminate Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill.
Town of Davidson joins others in reversal on I-77 South toll lanes
The Town of Davidson is joining a growing list of communities reversing course on the I-77 South toll lane project.
Charlotte votes to revive I-77 South toll lane project
The Charlotte City Council voted 7-4 shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday to support the Interstate 77 South toll lane expansion project, reversing its previous stance.
Some board members push back on CMS superintendent memo allegations
A 200-page memo written by Dr. Crystal Hill to members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education alleges that district leaders threatened to make serious accusations against her publicly unless she resigned.
President Trump rallies for Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
President Donald Trump campaigned in North Carolina to support Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley ahead of the November election.
Charlotte spa faces lawsuit after therapist allegedly assaulted customer
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Woodhouse Spa location in Charlotte, alleging she was sexually assaulted during a massage in late June 2025.
Mooresville parents indicted for first-degree murder in infant’s death
Charlotte may raise property taxes if I-77 South toll lane project is killed
Man accused of shooting CMPD officer linked to nearly 200 crimes with his brother
CMPD officer shot in west Charlotte; suspect arrested after standoff
Mooresville mayor announces retirement date after months of controversy
Upcoming vote on I-77 project could cost local leaders $70M
Arrest warrants obtained for suspect in northeast Charlotte police shootout
Body of Charlotte tattoo artist found near Catawba College ruled homicide
Uptown Charlotte food trucks may see extended hours to boost sales
Cornelius officer terminated after girlfriend allegedly used cameras to track ex-wife
Man accused of threatening students released from jail, attorney explains how bond reductions work
Trees crush east Charlotte home, leaving family displaced
Local leaders demand financial transparency on I-77 South project cancellation
Charlotte City Council faces deadline to decide on I-77 South project
One killed, one hurt in University City crash, MEDIC says
Dilworth business owner helps police identify suspect in random assault on woman
No decision announced after four-hour executive session on CMS superintendent
How House Bill 377 could change the way trial court judges are discipled in NC
City council publicly discusses I-77 South toll lane project ahead of CRTPO vote
Novant Health investigates suspicious behavior at medical center
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