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

Jack Beckett1 month ago1 month 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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Why Scout Motors Picked Charlotte For Its U.S. Hub And What Mecklenburg County Put On The Table

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago021 mins

Scout Motors picked Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood for its U.S. hub, promising 1,200 high-wage jobs and $200 million in investment in exchange for performance-based public incentives.

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CMS Candidate Forum: Districts 1–6 discuss gains, funding, communications and policy at WFAE event

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

WFAE and the League of Women Voters hosted a CMS board forum. Candidates for Districts 1–6 outlined views on achievement, funding, communications, immigration policy, teacher retention, and district needs.

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Early Voting in Mecklenburg: Sites, ID Rules, Transit Tax, and Races to Watch

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago012 mins

Early voting is open in Mecklenburg. What is on the ballot, how same-day registration works, what the transit tax funds, and how NC secures your vote, plus links to our 2025 race guides.

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Charlotte crime down, Uptown concern up

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago010 mins

CMPD says crime fell through September, yet Uptown’s high-profile incidents keep fear high. We examine the numbers, the nightlife strategy, and the gap between data and trust in Charlotte.

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Iron District Files First Phase: 278 Units, Retail, Parking, And A Light-Rail Site

Jack Beckett3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Permits for Parcel E and below I-277 nudge Iron District into site work, with 278 apartments, new retail, structured parking, and a set-aside for a future light-rail station.

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A Closer Look: Judiciary Subcommittee Comes to Charlotte – Here’s What Happened

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago08 mins

A House Judiciary field hearing on violent crime brought national lawmakers to Charlotte. We unpack what happened, why it matters for Iryna’s Law, and how local families shaped the narrative.

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Iryna Zarutska: What Happened, What Changed, and Why Charlotte Has to Get Serious

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

A respectful, unblinking look at Iryna Zarutska’s killing on the Blue Line—what happened, what changed, and what Charlotte must fix if riders are going to trust transit again.

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CMS Posts Historic Gains: 55 Schools Improve, 89% Meet Growth, Low-Performing Drops to 18%

Jack Beckett4 months ago4 months ago07 mins

CMS reports record gains: 55 schools improved grades, 89% met or exceeded growth, and low-performing schools dropped from 32% to 18%. What changed inside the district’s playbook.

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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 Beckett5 months ago5 months 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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