What The Fries food truck owners plan big changes in 2021
The partners announced plans to open a south Charlotte restaurant and put their truck on hiatus.
By Glenn Burkins | December 12, 2020
Stories by: Glenn H. Burkins
Quest for affordable housing: For 2 ‘shotgun’ homes in First Ward, a new life awaits
The structures, rich in Black history, will be used to supplement affordable housing in the city's Lakeview neighborhood.
By Glenn Burkins | December 8, 2020
CMPD officers wounds man suspected of robbing convenience store
The incident happened early Sunday near Charlotte's Steele Creek community.
By Glenn Burkins | December 7, 2020
Gold Line extension set to open in early 2021
The Phase 2 project will add 2.5 miles (and 11 stops) to the 1.5-mile route that opened in 2015.
By Glenn Burkins | December 7, 2020
3 killed in Charlotte shootings during holiday weekend
Police also arrested a 15-year-old girl suspected in a previous killing.
By Glenn Burkins | November 30, 2020
Cheri Beasley inches ahead in race for chief justice of N.C. Supreme Court
As of late Friday, a scant 35 votes separated Beasley from Judge Paul Newby, her Republican challenger
By Glenn Burkins | November 14, 2020
Why I Vote: Harvey B. Gantt
"If I want to impact things like healthcare, and education and people who are going to make decisions for me, I need to participate," say the former Charlotte mayor.
By Glenn Burkins | November 1, 2020
Why I Vote: Dianne Wyche
"I vote because my ancestors could not vote," she says. "I vote to make a difference in my community.'
By Glenn Burkins | November 1, 2020
How to enjoy Uptown Charlotte this weekend
Enjoy an uptown beer garden, a movie under the stars, a Halloween event for kids, a spoken word performance and a Black Lives Matter art exhibition.
By Glenn Burkins | October 29, 2020
After Covid-19 outbreak, county orders United House of Prayer to halt large gatherings, including revival services
Under the order, all House of Prayer location in Mecklenburg County would be temporarily shut down.
By Glenn Burkins | October 24, 2020