Bethel Presbyterian Church renovations earn unanimous board approval

CORNELIUS – With an otherwise light agenda on the eve of Election Day, commissioners voted unanimously in favor of a conditional rezoning request permitting renovations at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The church requested an amendment to the zoning of its 13-acre property at 19920 Bethel Church Road. The renovation plans...

Charlotte Adds Hundreds More Jail Beds as Repeat-Offender Concerns Grow

Charlotte has reopened a massive jail facility as local officials try to ease overcrowding and reduce the pressure behind the city’s revolving-door criminal justice problem. Mecklenburg County’s Jail North has more than 700 beds and is now housing detainees again after years of limited use. The move gives...

Two more years: Howard retains constituent confidence

Julia Howard has represented the people of her district since the 1980s, and she is heading back to Raleigh for at least two more years. The incumbent in District 77 […]

Thousands expected for Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte

About 2,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday.

‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment

For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.

PAVE Act projects bringing influx of construction-related jobs to Charlotte

The sales tax is expected to bring in more than $19 billion in the next few decades.

Charlotte Is Weighing a Ban on Towing Cars With People Inside, but North Carolina Law Won’t Let It Touch What Towers Charge

Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee is looking at changes to the city’s private-property towing rules, a topic it took up at its October and November meetings. Two proposals stand out: banning the towing of vehicles with people inside them, and requiring a property owner’s written authorization for every tow, at any hour. Both are reasonable. Neither touches the bill, though, because North Carolina law doesn’t let cities set tow prices.

Sheetz Plans Third Lake Norman Location in Mooresville

Sheetz plans to open a third Lake Norman location on 2.7 acres at 996 Perth Road in Mooresville, according to a newspaper legal notice. The Charlotte Observer reported that the company has also submitted a rezoning request to gain additional vehicle access to the station from N.C. 150 (River Highway).

‘In that order’ – Reelected senator says conscience, constituents and caucus behind voting

SALISBURY — While many Republican incumbents in the NC House and Senate were sent packing by voters, Salisbury’s senator Carl Ford cruised to re-election. “I got voted back into office […]

Help wanted: Salisbury opens council vacancy applications

SALISBURY — Think you have what it takes to be a Salisbury City Councilmember? Now is the time to apply. With the resignation of City Councilmember Harry McLaughlin on Oct. […]

Faith closely elects new mayor, two new aldermen

FAITH — The Town of Faith elected five aldermen on Tuesday, including a close upset resulting in a potential new mayor and two new aldermen. As a newcomer to the […]

Mecklenburg County Initiative AddressesAffordable Housing for Employees

One of Michael Bryant’s early priorities when he was appointed as the new Mecklenburg County Manager in April 2025 was to find solutions to Charlotte’s affordable housing crisis. Bryant, who served as deputy county manager for 5 years before his appointment to the county manager position, was a budget analyst for the county. In his new role, he leads 6,500 employees and oversees a budget of $2.5 billion.

Peninsula Social District Hosting First Event

By Dave Vieser — The Peninsula Village Social District will host its first special event Saturday, Nov. 7, when it hosts “Mimosas and Motors” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot between Peninsula Prime and H2 restaurants and feature a display of automobiles from AutoBarn Classic Cars of Charlotte.

Denver Vietnam veteran punches out Parkinson’s

DENVER – Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in early 2021, Charles “Chuck” Killingsworth, a Vietnam War veteran, is one of the many veterans exposed to Agent Orange who suffer from the exposure. “I was exposed to Agent Orange when I was a Marine in 1966,” he said....

The village that showed up in Dallas

A school’s call for 50 volunteers brought nearly 600 men. What followed offers a deeper lesson about the work of raising children.

Ridgeway Army Veteran Raising Two Sons Alone Scheduled to Receive Ford Bronco

Retired U.S. Army Cpl. David Lewis, a South Carolina veteran who was wounded during a combat deployment to Iraq, was scheduled to be presented with a Ford Bronco this week. Lewis, who lives in Ridgeway and is raising his two teenage sons alone after his wife died unexpectedly in 2024, was scheduled to receive the vehicle at the 13th annual Veterans and First Responders Golf Outing in Indian Land, South Carolina, on Wednesday.

Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Charlotte's first full weekend of November brings candlelit music, a holiday camp, and big laughs. Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines the country legend's classics for strings at Triple C Brewing, while drag stars Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme kick off their tour with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Blumenthal Arts Center. Comedian Luenell brings her bold stand-up act to The Comedy Zone. Jazz, Checkers hockey, and Little Big Town round out the weekend, and the Hornets, Sleeping With Sirens, and more keep the momentum going into next week.

Former Matthews town commissioner defeats Republican Tricia Cotham in state House race

State Rep. Tricia Cotham (R-105) was ousted in her re-election bid for the General Assembly Tuesday night.

How Ken McCool spent Election Day, when he defeated N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham

York County Council plan could bring $25M investment, 215 jobs to vacant Fort Mill warehouse

YORK COUNTY — It's been two years since nearly 200 jobs in the Fort Mill area were eliminated and Stanley Black & Decker left an empty manufacturing center near the Carowinds theme park. Now, a European retailer has eyes on the building to make it its headquarters and a...