Opinion
Dominique Moody’s death demands answers and action from NC
A child does not remain in that kind of danger for that long unless institutions miss the need for deeper scrutiny.
News
Brown found ‘incapable to proceed’ on Iryna Zarutska murder charge
Decarlos Brown Jr., the man who allegedly fatally stabbed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska in the neck on Aug. 22 on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line, has been found “incapable to proceed” on the state murder charge against him.
News
Appeals Court rules against Charlotte in flooded homeowner dispute
A federal Appeals Court has ruled against Charlotte in its dispute with a homeowner over a $45,000 payment linked to sewage flooding in her home in 2022.
Opinion
When local governments fail, the state cannot look away
If the General Assembly declines to act when local governments repeatedly fail in this manner, the consequences will not remain confined to Mecklenburg County.
News
NC auditor to oversee Charlotte’s $650M stadium renovation
Part of the iconic Charlotte skyline, the stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Football Club, and hosts over 40 ticketed events annually.
News
Charlotte ranks last among major US sports cities, new study finds
Charlotte ranks last among all major US professional sports cities in a new RotoWire.com study covering 25 years of data, with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets combining for a score of just 19.2 — the lowest of 29 cities ranked. The finding comes as Charlotte and Raleigh are simultaneously being eyed as potential sites for MLB expansion.
Opinion
NC law protects cities from financial mismanagement
So long as North Carolina’s laws and institutions regulating municipalities remain as they are, strong roadblocks are in place to prevent the financial follies of cities across the country.
News
Sadler unseats Cunningham in HD-106 Democratic primary
With no Republican opponent filed, Rev. Rodney Sadler is positioned to represent the heavily Democratic Mecklenburg County district this fall.
News
4 NC cities in top 20 Southern tech hubs, Raleigh No. 3
Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte rank in the top 10 for best Southern metro cities for tech workers.
News
Homicide in NC cities shows improvement in 2025
Homicide rates in NCs five largest cities either held steady or declined in 2025, an improvement over the negative trends in violent crime seen following the pandemic.
News
NC lawmakers grill Charlotte officials on crime, jail deaths
NC lawmakers grilled Charlotte officials on crime and public safety. Sheriff Garry McFadden deflected questions on jail deaths and criticized Iryna’s Law.
News
Federal audit flags safety risks on Charlotte public transit
Federal audit finds safety failures at Charlotte Area Transit System, citing poor risk management, worker safety, rising violence, and 18 violations.
