Charlotte

The Charlotte City Council voted  unanimously on Monday to ask state legislators to grant subpoena power to the police Citizen’s Review Board. The changes are in response to cries of more police reform following the September riots. The riots highlighted distrust between citizens and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. It’s unclear whether the state legislature will […]

If the N.C. General Assembly repeals HB2, the NBA could send the All-Star game to Charlotte in 2019, the Charlotte Observer reported. Want the latest news and gossip at your fingertips? Text NC to 71007 to join our text club! The NBA pulled the game from Charlotte after state lawmakers passed the discriminatory HB2. The […]

In a stunning reversal, the Charlotte City Council voted to rescind the non-discrimination ordinance that provoked the N.C. General Assembly to pass HB 2. The Council hopes repealing its ordinance will push the state lawmakers into repealing their ordinance which has caused the loss of the NBA All-Star Game, a PayPal expansion, NCAA tournaments and […]

Bring the kids to The Press Box THIS EVENING (Monday, December 19th) from 5pm -9pm to meet and have their picture taken with Santa!  Plus, we’ll have face painting and treats for the kids.  Remember, Christmas is only a few days away and we want to make sure Santa has their list correct!!  Sponsored by […]

The Charlotte City Council voted this morning to rescind the non-discrimination ordinance that prompted House Bill 2.  Following this announcement, Gov.-elect Roy Cooper has said state Legislative leaders have promised him to hold a special session Tuesday to repeal HB 2, telling the Charlotte Observer, “Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore assured me that […]

The Charlotte City Council voted this morning to rescind the non-discrimination ordinance that prompted House Bill 2.  Following this announcement, Gov.-elect Roy Cooper has said state Legislative leaders have promised him to hold a special session Tuesday to repeal HB 2, telling the Charlotte Observer, “Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore assured me that […]

Riots, discriminatory laws, election fatigue and bank scandals were a few of the big events in Charlotte in 2016. As we look back on 2016, it may be one of disappointment. It was a tough year for the Queen City. We were in the national spotlight a lot this year, but many of the wrong […]

  Courtesy of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Cam Newton by no stretch of the imagination is having the season he did last year. His Carolina Panthers are pretty much on the outside looking in when it comes to getting in the playoffs and his play on the field has been very sub-par. Sign Up […]

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say an 18-year-old wanted for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon fatally shot himself this morning, the Charlotte Observer reported. Police tried to serve an arrest warrant on Timothy Davis for an incident that occurred last week, but Davis barricaded himself in a home off Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road. Police tried […]

Lionel Ritchie and Mariah Carey are bringing the All The Hits Tour to Charlotte on May 21 to the Spectrum Center. <strong>The Latest Music, Celebrities and Interviews</strong>: The tour kicks off in Baltimore in March before starting a 35-show tour throughout the country. Tickets on sale Saturday at LiveNation.com. Other tour stops include New York, Los […]

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts will likely face competition in Democratic primary next year. Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles announced that she is forming an exploratory committee to run for Mayor. Last week, state senator Joel Ford announced that he formed an exploratory committee. Roberts’ leadership has come under fire in recent months for how she handled […]

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 […]