Bokhari and Egleston Join The Southern Group to Open Charlotte Lobbying Office
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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Cancel Culture Isn’t Justice: Why Charlotte Should Pause, Read, and Protect Due Process
Charlotte should slow down. We can condemn alleged crimes without destroying innocent people or local businesses. Due process, context, and fairness still matter.
Old Pizza, Old Media: Why The Charlotte Mercury Will Not Serve This Slice Of “News”
A Texas pizza franchise’s bankruptcy just ran as “Charlotte business news.” Here is why that old attention-merchant model is breaking down and what The Charlotte Mercury is doing instead.
A County at Its Boiling Point: Mecklenburg Finally Says What Everyone Else Has Been Avoiding
In a night soaked in fear, anger, and public distrust, Mecklenburg’s commissioners confronted Border Patrol tactics, Atrium’s broken promises, and the unraveling of public patience.
Nathan Lyons, Built For Charlotte: Inside A Prospect Whose Work Speaks Louder Than The Hype
Nathan Lyons moved from Texas to Charlotte to do the work. With the NASCAR Development Program shifting, 2026 will reward drivers who show their homework. Here’s why Lyons fits the moment.
Cassidy Keitt’s 2026:
Cassidy Keitt’s 2026 hinges on one thing: qualifying where the race is. Inside her verified path, the tracks that shaped her, and the measurable plan that turns tape into opportunity.
Charlotte Mercury Review: SNL’s Cold Open and Weekend Update Outshine an Otherwise Flat Night
A sharp, slow-journalism review of SNL’s Nov. 1 episode: an inventive cold open and witty Weekend Update carry a lackluster night. We break it down for Charlotte—with a wink toward our “Poll Dance 2025” election hub.
CMS Candidate Forum: Districts 1–6 discuss gains, funding, communications and policy at WFAE event
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.
Wells Fargo’s $10 Million Fine Vanishes: A Charlotte Perspective on Accountability
Wells Fargo’s last fake‑accounts case ends with a $0 fine for a former executive, drawing outrage from a Charlotte writer duped by the bank. Is this justice for millions affected?
Early Voting in Mecklenburg: Sites, ID Rules, Transit Tax, and Races to Watch
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.