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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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…
Charlotte’s Drone Program Takes Flight — Without Council Clearance
CMPD drone rollout bypasses City Council; staff move ahead with secretive tech expansion 🤖📡 No vote. No policy. Just altitude.