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  • Charlotte Public Forum: Student’s Home-Rule Mic Drop Leads a Night of Real Talk

    5 days ago16 hours ago
  • Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand

    6 days ago16 hours ago
  • The Penny That Could Redraw Mecklenburg

    6 days ago16 hours ago
  • Malcolm Graham, District 2: Record, Committees, Corridors, Transit, and 2025 Ballot

    7 days ago16 hours ago
  • District 1 Rematch: Charlene Henderson vs. Danté Anderson in Charlotte’s 2025 Democratic Primary

    7 days ago16 hours ago
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5 days ago16 hours ago

Charlotte Public Forum: Student’s Home-Rule Mic Drop Leads a Night of Real Talk

A tiara, a prototype, and a civics clinic. Charlotte’s public forum delivered two tight hours of candor, capped by a Providence Day senior who made the cleanest case for home rule all night.

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6 days ago16 hours ago

Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand

The 1% transit sales tax would fund roads, rail, and buses through a new regional authority with strict gates on the Red Line. Here’s how it works, who controls it and where candidates stand.

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6 days ago16 hours ago

The Penny That Could Redraw Mecklenburg

Charlotte’s 1% transportation sales tax could raise $19B, fund roads and rail, dissolve the MTC, and put the Red Line first. What it means for you.

  • Politics
7 days ago16 hours ago

Malcolm Graham, District 2: Record, Committees, Corridors, Transit, and 2025 Ballot

Malcolm Graham chairs Jobs & Economic Development, represents Charlotte’s Historic West End, and has a long record on transit, corridors, and high-profile votes. Here’s what he’s done and what’s next.

Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand
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Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand

Charlotte Mayoral Candidates Present Diverging Plans for Housing, Transit, and Public Safety
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Charlotte Mayoral Candidates Present Diverging Plans for Housing, Transit, and Public Safety

Josh Stein Vetoes HB 96, Citing Puppy-Mill Risks Hidden in Squatter Relief Bill
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Josh Stein Vetoes HB 96, Citing Puppy-Mill Risks Hidden in Squatter Relief Bill

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Charlotte Public Forum: Student’s Home-Rule Mic Drop Leads a Night of Real Talk

Jack Beckett5 days ago16 hours ago012 mins

A tiara, a prototype, and a civics clinic. Charlotte’s public forum delivered two tight hours of candor, capped by a Providence Day senior who made the cleanest case for home rule all night.

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Charlotte’s 1% Transit Tax: What It Does, What It Costs, Who Runs It, and Where City Council Candidates Stand

Jack Beckett6 days ago16 hours ago014 mins

The 1% transit sales tax would fund roads, rail, and buses through a new regional authority with strict gates on the Red Line. Here’s how it works, who controls it and where candidates stand.

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The Penny That Could Redraw Mecklenburg

Jack Beckett6 days ago16 hours ago04 mins

Charlotte’s 1% transportation sales tax could raise $19B, fund roads and rail, dissolve the MTC, and put the Red Line first. What it means for you.

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Malcolm Graham, District 2: Record, Committees, Corridors, Transit, and 2025 Ballot

Jack Beckett7 days ago16 hours ago010 mins

Malcolm Graham chairs Jobs & Economic Development, represents Charlotte’s Historic West End, and has a long record on transit, corridors, and high-profile votes. Here’s what he’s done and what’s next.

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District 1 Rematch: Charlene Henderson vs. Danté Anderson in Charlotte’s 2025 Democratic Primary

Jack Beckett7 days ago16 hours ago08 mins

District 1’s 2025 rematch: Charlene Henderson challenges mayor pro tem Danté Anderson. Early voting Aug. 21–Sept. 6; primary Sept. 9. What splits them on labor, transit, and development.

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District 3’s One-Vote Shock: What BPC’s 46–45 Endorsement Means For Charlotte’s Most Watched Primary

Jack Beckett1 week ago16 hours ago07 mins

A single vote gave the Black Political Caucus endorsement to Joi Mayo over incumbent Tiawana Brown in District 3. Here is what 46–45 means for a low-turnout primary that decides the seat.

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Mecklenburg County ABC Labor Day Hours 2025: Eight Charlotte-Area Stores Open 11 a.m.–4 p.m., One MXB-Only

Jack Beckett1 week ago16 hours ago05 mins

Mecklenburg County ABC will open eight select stores on Labor Day, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with one MXB-only site for bars and restaurants. All other locations will be closed.

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Charlotte Council Clashes Over Growth, Trust, and Traffic at Aug. 18 Zoning Meeting

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago16 hours ago013 mins

Charlotte Council sparred over rezonings tied to traffic safety, school crowding, and affordable housing, exposing fault lines between developers, residents, and candidates ahead of the 2025 primaries.

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When Neighbors Push Back: Far East Charlotte Residents Challenge Dense Townhome Plan

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago16 hours ago09 mins

At an Aug. 18 Charlotte City Council zoning hearing, Far East Charlotte residents—led by neighbor Ray Timothy—pressed safety, flooding, and trust concerns over a 94‑unit townhome plan with retail. Here’s what they said, what the developer promised, and what happens next.

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Charlotte’s 2025 Republican City Council Candidates: Full Profiles and Policy Positions

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago16 hours ago013 mins

In Charlotte’s 2025 elections, five Republican candidates — from seasoned council veterans to first-time challengers — aim to reshape city policy and politics.

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  • Malcolm Graham, District 2: Record, Committees, Corridors, Transit, and 2025 Ballot
  • District 1 Rematch: Charlene Henderson vs. Danté Anderson in Charlotte’s 2025 Democratic Primary

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