Charlotte politics shake‑up
Five chaotic days shut a violent bar, cleared two town ballots, unleashed a Senate shake‑up, and let lawmakers spike your power bill—all before Charlotte finished its second latte.
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Trump’s 2025 Homelessness Order: What It Does and Why It Matters
A candid look at President Trump’s July 2025 executive order targeting homelessness, the rising numbers behind it, criticisms from advocates, and why sweeping tent encampments might miss the mark.
Tom Tillis Quits, Roy Cooper Eyes Senate, and Michael Watley Tests Trump’s Grip on North Carolina
Tillis exits, Cooper edges in, Watley rolls the Trump dice, and Raleigh fights over a budget nobody can see. Grab a seat—Poll Dance 2025 is warming up.
Glory Days Apparel Warehouse Sale: Full Discount Breakdown, Free Hat Promo
Glory Days Apparel slashes prices for one day only: $10 tees, $25 hoodies, free hats with purchases of $100, and permanent discounts for brave, tattooed fans. Charlotte’s best shopping line starts early.
How the House Rules Committee Halted Congress Over Epstein Files
The House Rules Committee shut down floor action over Epstein files, showing how just thirteen members can stall Congress—and why Charlotte should care.
Summer 2025 Is Officially One of Charlotte’s Hottest Summers Yet
Charlotte has sweated through one of its hottest summers on record. Daily highs, warm nights, and sweltering streaks prove it: 2025 is not your average Queen City summer.
Primaries Decide the Race: Charlotte’s Twenty-Percent Problem
Low-turnout primaries now decide most races. Why twenty percent of voters call the shots—and how Charlotte can push that number higher before Poll Dance 2025.
Congressional Cuts Test Local Newsrooms
Congress’s $9 billion rollback hits public media coffers; Charlotte Mercury leans on community partners and readers for survival in an election year.
Uptown Shootings Undercut CMPD’s Crime Decline Claim
CMPD touts a 25 % drop in violent crime, yet an Uptown shooting reminds residents that statistics don’t stop bullets. We dig into the half-year numbers, the fear, and the money at stake.
Charlotte’s 2025 Ballot Is Final: Lyles Runs Again, Council Rifts Deepen
Filing closed at noon. Lyles wants a fifth term, council bickers, transit tax looms. District 3 drama, District 6 reset, GOP hunts a comeback. Full roster, stakes, and a wink.