3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (307+ words) Marshall Terry: You start off by saying Charlotte lacks a big-city mindset. What do you mean by that? Terry: Give us a thumbnail of your series. What aspects of the city do you focus on beyond the stuff that you've…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (409+ words) “2025 marked the first year on record that air pollution stayed within healthy limits every day,” the report said, adding that the county averaged around five unhealthy air quality days each year. But the report also pointed to some areas for…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1601+ words) • N.C.'s Healthy Opportunities Pilot resumes after a yearlong pause with $25 million — far short of the $80 million requested. • Food-related services are likely to return first; transportation-related help like car repairs won't come back in its old form under the new…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (730+ words) This is my favorite time of year: when education reporters finally get our hands on state accountability data. That tells us how students performed on last year’s state exams. It gives us a temperature check on school performance and whether…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (98+ words) Charlotte Symphony Music Director Kwamé Ryan will remain with the orchestra through its 100th anniversary in 2032. The symphony announced Tuesday that Ryan has signed a four-year contract extension. He began his tenure in Charlotte in 2024. Under Ryan’s leadership, the orchestra has…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (494+ words) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says an investigation into her involving allegations of misuse of federal funds, a hostile work environment and conflicts of interest found no violations of board policy or law. In her most substantive public comments since…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (241+ words) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is back in session after a bumpy summer revealing tension between Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill and the school board, even as the district celebrates significant post-pandemic academic gains. Back in the hallways to start the school year, Hill…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (461+ words) Matthews Mayor John Higdon said the city of Charlotte should offer to pay financial penalties for small towns that stick with their vote to stop the controversial Interstate 77 toll lanes. Higdon’s statement comes as the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (206+ words) The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board wants the district to review whether its payroll practices comply with state law on teacher pay schedules. Teachers are typically paid on a 10-month salary schedule. However, state law allows them to request their salaries in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (79+ words) WFAE - On Air Now Playing The Charlotte Jazz Channel Arizona attorney general launches review of Flock cameras As more communities push back against the use of Flock cameras by law enforcement, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes explains what she hopes…...