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Courts

$118M Matthews Training Center Opponents Speak at Hearing

Inside the $2.6 billion budget Mecklenburg commissioners adopt June 2 is the county's share of a $118 million public-safety training complex in Matthews, Central Piedmont's "Community Lifeline,"…

Jack Beckett·May 24, 2026

education

CMS Plans to Cut 4 Liaisons; County Not Told of New Plan

Jack Beckett·May 7, 2026

government

Mecklenburg Chair Asks Staff to Explore Suing State on Taxes

Mecklenburg County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell directed staff to explore litigation options against the state of North Carolina after a briefing on four property tax bills advancing through the…

Jack Beckett·Apr 8, 2026

Charlotte Mercury graphic. The words Charlotte schools. in large white type on a dark navy background, above the line: What the board decided, what it means for classrooms, and who pays for it.

community

Waxhaw Banker Gets 15 Years in $17 Million Loan-Fraud Case

Waxhaw's Kotto Paul gets 15 years after steering a $17 million loan fraud that snagged 17 banks and eight allies, federal judges say.

Jack Beckett·Jul 10, 2025

Charlotte Mercury graphic. The words Community life. in large white type on a dark navy background, above the line: What is happening on your block, and who makes it happen.