Caucus Chair Khalif Rhodes said members for and against the proposal expressed strong views before the measure passed by a narrow margin.
News & Buzz
Political Black Caucus votes to endorse tax referendum in support of local arts
October 8, 2019
City announces Kerr Putney’s retirement plan, and it’s complicated
October 7, 2019
Charlotte City Manager Marcus Jones said a permanent replacement will be named after the Republican National Convention.
Mecklenburg County launches small business loan program
October 7, 2019
The $2.75 million fund is intended to help small businesses that often cite access to capital as a barrier and aims to address racial disparities.
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 […]
CIAA to host spades tournament during 2020 basketball championship in Charlotte
September 27, 2019
The winner-takes-all competition will carry a cash prize of $2,000.
Have doors closed for good on Sports One bar in uptown Charlotte?
September 25, 2019
The Charlotte Business Journal reports that the bar owes nearly $237,000 in unpaid taxes, and its owner, Peter Thomas, has been hit with a lawsuit.
Father and son, both employed by local government, charged with stealing patio furniture
September 25, 2019
A father and son – both employees of local government – were arrested last week and charged with stealing patio […]
Entertainment
What’s Happening, CLT: Nov. 8-10 weekend guide
November 7, 2019
What’s Happening, Charlotte? Weather: So, we’re just going to bypass fall and go straight into winter, huh? Expect sunny days...
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
Lauren Travis, The Barre Code franchise owner, talks about the ballet barre-inspired workout
October 23, 2019
Lauren Travis pursued entrepreneurship after encouraging words from her mother and nearly two years as an instructor for The Barre...
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
Want to host an event? Good Life at Enderly Park should be on your radar
November 12, 2019
The owners say the 10,800-square-foot facility is filling a void of minority-owned event venues in Charlotte.