Topic

Environment

On Data Centers, Mecklenburg Wants a Voice It Mostly Lacks

Mecklenburg commissioners got a deliberately neutral briefing on data centers at their May 19 meeting and signaled they want a position on the fast-growing industry.

Jack Beckett·May 20, 2026

government

Charlotte Water Moves to Mandatory Restrictions at Stage 2

Charlotte Water escalates to Stage 2 of the Low Inflow Protocol on Friday, May 15, the first mandatory water restrictions since 2009.

Jack Beckett·May 10, 2026

government

Charlotte Water Moves to Voluntary Restrictions at Stage 1

Charlotte Water shifted to voluntary water restrictions on Monday, April 20, the first time since 2023, after the Catawba-Wateree River Basin moved to Stage 1 of its regional Low Inflow Protocol.

Jack Beckett·Apr 26, 2026

Charlotte Mercury graphic. The words What gets built. in large white type on a dark navy background, above the line: Proposed, rezoned, argued over, built. Sometimes.

community

Summer 2025 on Track to Be One of Charlotte's Hottest

Charlotte has sweated through one of its hottest summers on record. Daily highs, warm nights, and sweltering streaks prove it: 2025 is not your average Queen City summer.

Jack Beckett·Jul 24, 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.