State lawmaker Kelly Alexander won’t seek re-election
Alexander, a Charlotte Democrat, was first elected in 2008 and won re-election seven times, representing much of west Charlotte.
Healthcare providers discuss gender-affirming care for LGBT+ youth
Healthcare professionals suggest gender-affirming care as a solution for rising suicide rates in transgender and nonbinary youth, but recently passed state legislation in North Carolina has…
Habitat for Humanity as a model for affordable housing
The Charlotte Journalism Collaborative explores the Habitat for Humanity model, which has built and improved affordable homes for families in the Charlotte region for 40 years, in a…
Steadfast in its mission, Charlotte Habitat for Humanity battles rising home prices
Discover how Habitat for Humanity-built homes in Charlotte are impacted by gentrification and rising property values.
CMS shares memorial updates for two teens killed in separate incidents this week
The district lost two high school students, one from Garinger and the other from Rocky River, just days apart.
Mecklenburg County offers free mental health support to parents
Licensed clinicians will provide a comprehensive assessment and evidence-based services to families with infants and toddlers for 10 to 16 weeks.
Charlotte woman advocates for women veterans’ acknowledgment through vehicle tags
Barbara Marshall is the lead advocate for NC House Bill 427 which would approve specialized tags in the state.