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News & Buzz
The Mecklenburg Sales & Use Tax Referendum Will Transform Our County
October 14, 2019
Police: CEO shot in uptown Charlotte dies
October 6, 2019
The Sanford-based company that Holaday cofounded called his death “senseless and tragic.”
Travel diary: How I spent a week in Bali
October 5, 2019
Charlotte resident Glyn Stanley shares highlights from a nine-day group trip to Bali, Indonesia.
LYNX Blue line closed for maintenance Oct. 19-20
October 4, 2019
To mitigate the effects of the closures, CATS will provide bus service in place of rail service.
Hue House is bringing creatives of color to the forefront
October 3, 2019
The new creative agency is building bridges between creatives of color and Charlotte’s cultural and government institutions.
Two women faced eviction in Mecklenburg County court. Could lawyers help?
October 2, 2019
For Charlotte-area tenants facing eviction, access to a lawyer can make all the difference.
Poll: South Carolina Democrats favor Joe Biden by wide margin
October 2, 2019
With less than five months to go before the state’s Democratic primary, a Winthrop Poll found Biden favored by 37% of all Democrats and 46% of black Democrats.
Police: CEO shot in uptown Charlotte dies; company calls death ‘senseless and tragic’
October 1, 2019
At a press conference Tuesday, Capt. Julie Barry said the shooting was the latest example of teens seeking to settle petty disagreement with guns.
Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden takes voter education into county jail
September 30, 2019
Starting today, McFadden will partner with the nonprofit group You Can Vote to inform county inmates about their rights to cast ballots in the November election.
City records second homicide this weekend — a shooting in north Charlotte
September 28, 2019
UPDATE: Authorities identified the victim as Julius Frazier, 26. Detectives interviewed the shooter and declined to press charges. The Mecklenburg district […]
Entertainment
Mint Museum launches new series with live entertainment
October 16, 2019
The free, weekly lineup -- “Live at the Mint” -- will include a variety of entertainment options, including music, dancing,...
Voices
Charlotte’s Black filmmakers react to John Singleton’s death
May 3, 2019
Local filmmakers react to the death of Academy Award-nominated director John Singleton, who died on April 29 following complications from...
Health
Mecklenburg tax collector will seize wages, bank accounts for overdue Medic bills
September 18, 2019
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Faith
United House of Prayer to host centennial celebration in Charlotte
September 23, 2019
The Charlotte celebration is expected to draw members and church leaders nationwide, including the church’s current leader, Bishop C. M....
People
Former TV anchor Delano Little and team to open The Public House uptown
October 15, 2019
Delano Little spent nearly 30 years on TV. His latest venture dips into Charlotte’s food and music scene with an...