Dilworth Blast Suspect Nabbed in Chicago
Michael Barnette, owner of the Dilworth house that blew apart May 2, was tracked to Chicago’s Union Station and arrested as a fugitive from justice. Charlotte fire
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Bill Would Restrict Teens’ Access to Care Without Parental Consent
A bill passed by NC House Republicans would roll back minors’ rights to access care for mental health, addiction, and STDs without parental consent—rekindling debate over youth autonomy.
DMV Pays $1.2M for a Second Opinion—on Waiting in Line
Another Study, Another Contract, Same Lines North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is paying Boston Consulting Group $1.2 million to study what almost every resident already knows: the lines are long, the service inconsistent, and the experience, best described as “please don’t make me go back.” This marks the second time in six years the…
Charlotte Balances Budget by Counting on Sales Tax That Doesn’t Exist
Charlotte balanced its FY2026 budget, but it depends on a proposed sales tax and cuts 21 positions. Here’s how it adds up.
CASE Ordinance Collides with State Law — Council Stalls
Charlotte’s CASE ordinance hits a legal brick wall. City attorney says no-go. Airport workers say do better. Council stalls in limbo.
Love, Life, and Lockdown: How Charlotte’s Bracing for 80,000+
City officials are beefing up Charlotte’s safety plan for this weekend’s crowded music fest. Here’s how they plan to handle the crush.
Dogs, Dollars, and Denial: Charlotte’s Shelter System Nears Collapse
Public Forum Delivers Gut Punch: “Healthy Dogs Are Dying.” Foster Families Doing What City Hall Won’t The Pound is Full, and So Are Tempers at City Hall📍 By Jack Beckett | Charlotte Mercury | April 29, 2025 The dogs in Charlotte’s animal shelter aren’t dying of disease. They’re dying of math. At Monday’s City Council…
One Yes at a Time: How Charlotte’s Council Just Changed the Neighborhood Rulebook
Charlotte Council approved two rezoning requests that could redefine single-family neighborhoods—setting off a precedent fight with no clear winners.
The Neighborhood That Said No
In a vote that felt like both an anomaly and a course correction, Charlotte City Council on Monday night did something it hasn’t done much in recent memory: it said no. Unanimously.
Big Ask, Bigger Hesitation: Brooklyn Village Hits Gridlock at City Hall
Brooklyn Village’s $13.5M proposal stalls 🏗️😬 at Charlotte Council as cost, trust, and 10 years of delays test the city’s biggest housing promise.