Charlotte Politics & AI

CMPD clears shooting as justified, killing 39-year-old Gregory Jabarr Scott at Residences at Cedar Creek apartments.

• No charges from Mecklenburg DA;...

Voter dissatisfaction ousted two Mecklenburg County Democratic incumbents—Nasif Majeed and Carla Cunningham—in March primaries.

• Cross-party votes...

Key CMPD investigation highlights on the Yateswood Drive death:

• Discovery: 19-year-old Isabella Stroupe found unresponsive in 6600 block apartment...

Lincoln Sheriff cracks down on eastern county smash-and-grabs (March 23-April 7), targeting firearms and electronics via smashed windows—pursuit...

Major economic win: Japanese bank SMBC plans a second U.S. HQ in Uptown Charlotte, creating 2,000 jobs by 2032—1,800 from local talent and the rest...

Charlotte's tackling housing shortages by repurposing the former Smith School site near Collinswood Language Academy:

• 100-300 multi-family units,...

Drought-driven dangers now:

• Ticks surging in Charlotte parks from hot, dry conditions; Lyme carriers shifting south
• Fire threat elevated Tuesday...

Charlotte Douglas pioneers digital twin tech on its new runway with UNC Charlotte's $6.5M sensor project.

Key highlights:

• Sensors embedded in...

Key public safety investments from the $4.5B FY2027 proposal, funded by a 1.89¢ property tax hike ($85M total, ~$5.71/mo for median homeowner):
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Lions Services in northeast Charlotte lays off 107 workers by July 1.

• Provides jobs/training for blind/visually impaired
• Caused by contract completion with no replacement
• Hits machine operators (45), assemblers (23), sewing operators (18)

• Victim identified: Zaquez Samprese Blakley, 24, killed April 19 on Dundeen Street near Beatties Ford Road.
• Ruling: Homicide classified as...

CMPD has classified a deadly southwest Charlotte shooting as a justified homicide. Key update on local police actions.

Hopkins, a Charlotte man, was arrested for numerous vehicle break-ins in east Lincoln County and is held at Mecklenburg County Detention Center on a $220,000 secured bond, plus no-bond additional charges.

Tracking Charlotte's spring shift from dry warmth:

• Tuesday: Beautiful sunny skies, warm in the lower 80s.
• Wednesday: Isolated afternoon/evening...

Acting AG Todd Blanche and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discuss antitrust investigations and meat packers in a new 11:44 video.

Charlotte's proposed $4.5B FY2027 budget includes a 1.89-cent property tax hike—$5.71/month for typical homeowners—with 100% dedicated to public...

Charlotte's Public Safety Committee reviews red light camera plan at 10 high-injury intersections Monday, targeting spots with 60+ deaths/serious...

Ongoing CMPD investigation into Monday night's shooting:

• One person seriously hurt around 9 p.m. on South Hoskins Road off Rozzelles Ferry Road.
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CLT's wireless upgrade delivers seamless high-speed coverage amid rapid expansion:

• MobileAccess 6000 DAS supports all sub-6 GHz bands, including...

The Job Fair of the Carolinas returns as an annual event, uniting job seekers with 50+ employers from across both Carolinas and offering a wide range of career opportunities in one place.