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  • Charlotte Spent $25,000 Investigating Corruption Claims That Proved Baseless | Mercury Local

  • What Charlotte Council Actually Approved: Stadium Bonds, Lay-Down Lease, and a 4,400-Seat Performance Venue

  • Sheltering Dignity: Charlotte’s Non-Congregate Shelter Plan, Metrics, and Guardrails

  • Outsourcing Charlotte: Council Weighs Consultants vs. In-House Capacity After $3M Safety Plan

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

Jack Beckett2 months ago1 month 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 Beckett2 months ago1 month 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 Beckett2 months ago1 month 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 Beckett2 months ago2 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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Charlotte Council Clashes Over Growth, Trust, and Traffic at Aug. 18 Zoning Meeting

Jack Beckett2 months ago1 month 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 months ago2 months 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 months ago1 month 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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Charlotte Mayoral Challengers Bet on Lived Experience in 2025 Race

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Three challengers hope personal histories—spanning Marine Corps service, nonprofit leadership, and street-level advocacy—can unseat Charlotte’s entrenched mayor in 2025.

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

Jack Beckett2 months ago1 month ago07 mins

Charlotte mayoral contenders clash over housing, transit, and public safety, offering voters sharply different plans and political philosophies ahead of the 2025 primary.

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Charlotte 2025 City Council Candidate Guide | District-by-District Profiles & Election Details

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Explore Charlotte’s 2025 City Council races. District-by-district profiles, records, priorities, and key election dates for Mecklenburg voters.

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  • Sheltering Dignity: Charlotte’s Non-Congregate Shelter Plan, Metrics, and Guardrails
  • Outsourcing Charlotte: Council Weighs Consultants vs. In-House Capacity After $3M Safety Plan
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