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  • Two Half Days Become Full Ones: CMS Board Acts After Storm Chaos

  • We Won’t Publish Guilt-by-Proximity Headlines

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Two Half Days Become Full Ones: CMS Board Acts After Storm Chaos

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools voted unanimously to convert two early release days into full school days after winter storms disrupted eight consecutive days of instruction.

  • Opinion
4 days ago4 days ago

We Won’t Publish Guilt-by-Proximity Headlines

When an unaccepted invitation becomes a headline, journalism slips into insinuation. Here’s why The Charlotte Mercury won’t publish proximity stories without evidence.

  • News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

CMS Board of Education Meeting Recap: New Principals Named, Literacy Data Reviewed, 2027–28 Calendar Options Released

CMS leaders outlined 3–5 reading progress targets, named new school leaders, and launched a community survey for two 2027–28 calendar options after a virtual Board meeting.

  • Politics
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Charlotte Democratic Primary 2026: Stein Endorses Challenger to Incumbent Cunningham in High-Stakes House Race

Governor endorses challenger to 7-term Charlotte incumbent who votes with GOP 84% of time. March 3 primary will decide whether Democrats can restore veto power.

District 3 flips to Joi Mayo, District 5 likely recount, and a campaign reshaped by Iryna Zarutska’s killing
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District 3 flips to Joi Mayo, District 5 likely recount, and a campaign reshaped by Iryna Zarutska’s killing

Guide to Charlotte City Council At-Large Candidates 2025
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Guide to Charlotte City Council At-Large Candidates 2025

This Week in Charlotte Politics (Sept 29–Oct 5): BOA, ADA Training, JCPC, BOCC, CRTPO, Ballots Begin
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This Week in Charlotte Politics (Sept 29–Oct 5): BOA, ADA Training, JCPC, BOCC, CRTPO, Ballots Begin

Charlotte Sports Week: Panthers reset vs Miami, Hornets leadership test, Charlotte FC’s nine-man win, ROVAL Sunday at 3
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Charlotte Sports Week: Panthers reset vs Miami, Hornets leadership test, Charlotte FC’s nine-man win, ROVAL Sunday at 3

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Two Half Days Become Full Ones: CMS Board Acts After Storm Chaos

Jack Beckett1 day ago1 day ago012 mins

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools voted unanimously to convert two early release days into full school days after winter storms disrupted eight consecutive days of instruction.

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  • Opinion

We Won’t Publish Guilt-by-Proximity Headlines

Peter Cellino4 days ago4 days ago07 mins

When an unaccepted invitation becomes a headline, journalism slips into insinuation. Here’s why The Charlotte Mercury won’t publish proximity stories without evidence.

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  • News

CMS Board of Education Meeting Recap: New Principals Named, Literacy Data Reviewed, 2027–28 Calendar Options Released

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago012 mins

CMS leaders outlined 3–5 reading progress targets, named new school leaders, and launched a community survey for two 2027–28 calendar options after a virtual Board meeting.

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  • Politics

Charlotte Democratic Primary 2026: Stein Endorses Challenger to Incumbent Cunningham in High-Stakes House Race

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago016 mins

Governor endorses challenger to 7-term Charlotte incumbent who votes with GOP 84% of time. March 3 primary will decide whether Democrats can restore veto power.

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Bokhari and Egleston Join The Southern Group to Open Charlotte Lobbying Office

Jack Beckett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago010 mins

Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston will lead The Southern Group’s new Charlotte office, arguing the city’s business community needs steadier influence in Raleigh.

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Charlotte City Council Approves $4.3M Transit Authority Start-Up, Advances Infrastructure Contracts, Defers Gateway Station Parking Lease

Jack Beckett3 weeks ago022 mins

Council approved $4.3M for a new transit authority start-up and major infrastructure contracts, while deferring a Gateway Station parking lease and a Norland Road path item.

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What You Need to Know About Charlotte’s New Transit Authority

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago012 mins

Transit power explained Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have quietly crossed a governance threshold that will shape transportation, land use, and…

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Mecklenburg Commissioners Hear Housing Appeals, Reset A Home for All, and Approve SoFi Incentive

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago018 mins

A holiday meeting turns serious fast: homelessness strategy shifts, Atrium’s housing claims, board appointments, and a divided vote on a SoFi incentive package.

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Charlotte City Council Zoning Meeting, Dec. 15: Displacement Vote, Brookhill Overlay, TOD Disputes, and Growth Pressures

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago029 mins

Charlotte’s last zoning meeting mixed holiday cheer with hard votes on displacement, traffic, TOD, and school crowding. Here is what passed, what failed, and why it matters.

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Cancel Culture Isn’t Justice: Why Charlotte Should Pause, Read, and Protect Due Process

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Charlotte should slow down. We can condemn alleged crimes without destroying innocent people or local businesses. Due process, context, and fairness still matter.

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  • Two Half Days Become Full Ones: CMS Board Acts After Storm Chaos
  • We Won’t Publish Guilt-by-Proximity Headlines
  • CMS Board of Education Meeting Recap: New Principals Named, Literacy Data Reviewed, 2027–28 Calendar Options Released
  • Charlotte Democratic Primary 2026: Stein Endorses Challenger to Incumbent Cunningham in High-Stakes House Race
  • Bokhari and Egleston Join The Southern Group to Open Charlotte Lobbying Office

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