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One of Mecklenburg County’s most interesting district court judges is stepping down at the end of the year. Judge Yolanda Trotman turned in her resignation. She announced in a video on Facebook that she was leaving the bench to pursue other opportunities late last week. She will return to private practice and focus on community […]

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart and mascot Sir Purr show their musical chops in a new Christmas video featuring the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra. In the video, Stewart wears a Panthers’ ugly Christmas Sweater (who knew that existed?) and matching hat as he tickles the ivory to “Winter Wonderland.” In the background, Sir Purr dances […]

I have never eaten at Maurice’s Piggie Park Barbecue in South Carolina. I refused to buy their BBQ products which proliferated on store shelves. For you Carolina newcomers, back in 2000 the Confederate flag controversy raged in South Carolina. This was long before Bree Newsome climbed atop a flag pole and earned national attention for […]

In response to calls for more trust between the community and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, there will be a “Can We Talk about Police Community Relations and the Citizens Review Board” on Jan. 5 at the Palmer Building. The town hall was announced during the City Council’s briefing on the Council Action Plan that was approved […]

Coach Ron Rivera did not allow Cam Newton to start in Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks because the star quarterback did not wear a necktie on the trip to Seattle. Newton violated the dress code, and in a video he said he respected Coach Rivera’s decision. What do you think?

ICMYI: CMPD Unveils New Strategy For Protestors Gov. Pat McCrory conceded his defeat to state Attorney General Roy Cooper in a two-minute video. McCrory said his team will assist in the transition. McCrory, former mayor of Charlotte, ended the video with plans to develop a financial plan to address the recent hurricane and wildfire. He […]

A Salisbury man walked into a popular Washington, D.C. pizzeria, pointed an assault rifle at an employee and claimed that he was investigating “pizza gate,” a conspiracy theory related to former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the Washington Post reported.   The incident at the Comet Ping Pong pizza restaurant sent employees and patrons fleeing […]

During Wednesday’s protest in front of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, protestors taunted CMPD Officer Mike Campagna. The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews: It started with one woman with a megaphone yelling at Campagna and other officers who were standing across the street. She questioned them about Justin Carr’s death. For the next 10 minutes, […]

Local pastors, community activists and concerned citizens will participate in the March For Love, a rally and march in support of love, unity, compassion and hope. The event begins at noon at Marshall Park. Don’t Miss: Faith Walking: When You’re In Your Feelings [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO] Participants include: Rev. Amantha Barbee, Nimish Bhatt, Hannah Hasan, Matt […]

District Attorney Andrew Murray’s decision not to charge Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Brentley Vinson in the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott didn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but that didn’t stop people from expressing their frustration with a criminal justice system that seems to routinely sanction killing black men.   Twitter :: The Latest […]

Charlotte Mecklenburg District Attorney Andrew Murray said no charges would be filed against Officer Brentley Vinson in connection with the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Murray said Vinson acted lawfully and feared for his life or the lives of his fellow officers when he killed Scott. Read the Full Report! Murray said Scott was holding […]

The Charlotte Chamber Annual meeting is the place to network and connect. People go for the food, drinks and endless business card exchanges that have made this a must-attend event for business types, politicians, community leaders and the media. This year, seemed a little different. There was the usual speeches and platitudes as well as […]