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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte residents could face a double dose of tax increases starting July 1 under a proposed city budget that includes rising service fees alongside a separate county property tax hike. City leaders have proposed increases to several service-related costs, including solid waste, stormwater and water and sewer fees, which would raise […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — After a surprising late-season surge and playoff push, leadership for the Charlotte Hornets says the focus now shifts to building on momentum and taking the next step as a franchise. Hornets owners Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall emphasized the need to “get better” following a season that saw the team rally […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation announced it will implement a mandatory burn ban across all parks and greenways as dry conditions increase fire risk throughout the region. Officials said the ban prohibits open flames, including campfires, fire pits and the use of charcoal grills in designated park areas. The move comes […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Flags across North Carolina will fly at half-staff on Monday in honor of fallen firefighters, marking a national day of remembrance for those who died in the line of duty. Gov. Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and state flags at government facilities to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on May […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Thousands of teachers and staff from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are preparing to travel to Raleigh for a statewide education rally, with more than 3,000 employees calling out to participate. District officials said the large number of absences prompted the cancellation of classes, shifting the day to an optional teacher workday to ensure […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Stellar Awards, one of the most prestigious celebrations in gospel music, is heading to Charlotte this summer, bringing national attention and a powerful cultural moment to the Queen City. The 41st annual ceremony is set to take place Aug. 15 at the Spectrum Center, serving as the centerpiece of a […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Comedian Druski is stepping into one of culture’s biggest stages, set to host the 2026 BET Awards and make history as the youngest emcee in the show’s 25-year run. The 31-year-old entertainer, known for his viral sketches and social media presence, will lead the ceremony June 28 at the Peacock Theater […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Moussa Diabaté is earning recognition for the kind of work that doesn’t always make headlines but defines winning, as the Charlotte forward was named the NBA’s Hustle Award winner for the 2025-26 season. The award honors players whose effort shows up in the little things — deflections, loose balls, box-outs and […]
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 […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board has rejected Superintendent Crystal Hill’s proposed $2.1 billion budget, directing her to return with a revised plan within two weeks. The decision came in an 8-1 vote during a tense meeting, where board members cited the need for more clarity and stronger alignment with student outcomes before […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A judge has ordered LaMelo Ball to turn over personal medical and communication records as part of an ongoing civil lawsuit tied to an alleged 2023 incident in Charlotte. According to court documents, the Charlotte Hornets guard must provide a list of prescription medications he was taking around the time of […]