The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) will be voting Feb. 15 on a proposed study which will utilize managed lanes on Interstate 77. The study conceptualizes several methods to improve highway transportation on I-77 running from Charlotte into South Carolina, one of which includes additional tolls. CRTPO’s upcoming vote is based on the goals...
At their Jan. 24 meeting, the Asheville City Council appointed members to a new independent review committee in the wake of last month’s water system failure, which left much of the service area without potable water during the holiday season. Beginning on Dec. 24, several water-treatment plants in the Asheville area began to experience issues,...
At a forum hosted by the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance on Jan. 9, House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger discussed a host of issues leading up to the 2023 legislative session, which began on Jan. 11. And transportation issues were front and center in the conversation, including how to “modernize”...
For the second time in two years, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office, led by Sheriff Garry McFadden, is being sued over delays in processing concealed-handgun and pistol-purchase permit applications. The second lawsuit and request for injunctive relief was filed by retired former N.C. Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Judge Bob Hunter and N.C. Attorney...
In a midterm expected to produce big gains for the GOP nationally, Republicans down ballot in Charlotte mostly came up short on election night Nov. 8. Winning an election as a Republican in Mecklenburg County is a tall order, with registered Democrats outnumbering Republicans by a wide margin. For the congressional races comprising Mecklenburg County...
Correction: Harrigan’s campaign reached out and said the candidate does not own the home. His parents own and live in the home, but family members, including Pat Harrigan’s children, were present at the time of the shooting. The candidate owns a property near the parents’ property where the shooting occurred. An earlier message to CJ...
El representante estadounidense Ted Budd, R-NC13, junto con la senadora estadounidense Lindsey Graham, R-SC, se unieron a exfuncionarios de la administración Trump el 17 de octubre en Charlotte para un foro de discusión sobre los problemas de seguridad nacional que actualmente enfrenta Estados Unidos. El evento fue organizado por la organización de Seguridad Nacional POLARIS,...
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, R-NC13, along with U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-SC, joined former Trump administration officials on Oct. 17 in Charlotte for a discussion forum on national security issues currently facing the United States. The event was hosted by the POLARIS National Security organization, whose mission according to their website involves advancing “a real...
A medida que los habitantes de Carolina del Norte comienza la votación anticipada el 20 de octubre y se dirijan a las urnas el 8 de noviembre, algunos analistas políticos observarán algunas contiendas en el área de Charlotte para conocer el equilibrio de la Asamblea General estatal y la delegación del Congreso. Los republicanos necesitan...
As North Carolinians start early voting Oct. 20 and head to the polls Nov. 8, a few races in the Charlotte area will be among those political analysts watch to learn the balance of the state General Assembly and the congressional delegation. Republicans would need to win 72 seats in the North Carolina House and...
Los temas sobre la importancia de la fe en la plaza pública y el optimismo sobre el futuro frente a la adversidad destacaron en la quinta conferencia anual Salt & Light de NC Faith and Freedom Coalition, celebrada en Freedom House Church en Charlotte el 23 y 24 de septiembre. El Vicegobernador de Carolina del...
Themes on the importance of faith in the public square and optimism about the future in the face of adversity highlighted the NC Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 5th annual Salt & Light conference, held at Freedom House Church in Charlotte on Sept. 23 and 24. N.C. Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson; current and former members of...