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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte leaders are one vote away from bringing red-light cameras back to 10 intersections across the city, reigniting debate over public safety, surveillance and equity in historically underserved communities. City Council members say the proposal is aimed at reducing crashes and dangerous driving at some of Charlotte’s busiest intersections. Supporters point […]
Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts says she is ready to step back into City Hall — at least for a little while. In a letter to Charlotte City Council, Roberts said “so many people” have urged her to offer herself as an interim option following Mayor Vi Lyles’ announcement that she will resign on June […]
A major transition is coming to the Queen City. Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will resign as Charlotte mayor effective June 30, ending nearly a decade in the city’s top elected role and more than 30 years of service in city government. Mayor Lyles says the decision is personal – she wants to […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation has unveiled new renderings for its controversial I-77 expansion project, reigniting debate over the future of transportation in Charlotte and the impact the proposal could have on nearby communities. The updated designs show elevated express toll lanes stretching through parts of south and uptown Charlotte […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced she will step down from office on June 30, calling her time leading the city “the honor of my life.” The announcement came during an emotional address where Lyles reflected on years of growth, challenges and transformation across Charlotte. She did not cite a single reason […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte may not have enough workers to keep up with a wave of major transportation projects, according to a new report examining the region’s workforce capacity. The study, commissioned by the city, found that current labor and business capacity can only support about half of the expected demand for road construction, […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Golf pioneer Charlie Sifford is being honored in his hometown with a new statue in uptown Charlotte, recognizing a legacy that reshaped the sport and broke racial barriers. The sculpture, part of Charlotte’s Trail of History, celebrates Sifford as the first Black golfer to play on the PGA Tour, a milestone […]
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Two-time NBA champion J. R. Smith is set to graduate from North Carolina A&T State University this spring, marking a full-circle moment years after he skipped college to pursue a professional basketball career. Smith, who won NBA titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, will earn a Bachelor of […]
Cathy Hughes Shines at Inaugural Her Legacy Event in Durham The first Her Legacy event in Durham on May 2 brought together inspiration, laughter and hard-earned wisdom as Urban One founder Cathy Hughes joined on-air talents RoyalTea and Mir.I.Am for a candid conversation about purpose, perseverance and legacy. Hughes, a pioneering media executive whose work […]
Tina Knowles reflects on legacy, motherhood, and self-care, emphasizing inner values over fame.
After opening the May 2 Her Legacy event in Durham, performer Kimberly Michelle sat down with radio talent Mir.I.Am. to reflect on the musical path that shaped her into a dynamic artist who blends violin, vocals and ministry. Michelle said her journey began early. “I started when I was 5 playing the violin,” she said, […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Residents across Charlotte are raising their voices against a proposed Duke Energy rate hike that could increase electricity bills by up to 18%, with many saying the burden would fall hardest on working families already stretched thin. Dozens gathered outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse this week, calling on regulators to reject […]