Flight cancellations continued to climb at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Monday as the FAA’s nationwide flight reduction order took effect during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Charlotte was among 40 major U.S. airports directed to cut flights to ease the strain on air traffic controllers facing staffing shortages. It’s the only airport in the Carolinas included in the FAA mandate. “Our airline partners […]
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered Charlotte Douglas International Airport to cut flights by 10% starting Friday, as part of nationwide reductions affecting 40 major airports during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Since the shutdown began on October 1, Charlotte has already seen roughly 6,000 flight delays, airport officials said Thursday. However, the airport noted it has not yet received direct notification of specific […]
Mecklenburg County voters have approved a one-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding major transportation and infrastructure projects. The referendum, decided during Tuesday’s municipal election, passed with 52% voting in favor and 47% opposed, according to final results released just before midnight. The decision raises the county’s sales tax rate from 7.25% to 8.25%. County and city officials say the new […]
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles secured re-election Tuesday, earning 70% of the vote over Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates. Her fifth term will extend through 2027, making her the city’s longest-serving Democratic mayor. Republican Pat McCrory served 14 years from 1995 to 2009. After her win was secured, Lyles posted a state to social media, “Tonight, the people of Mecklenburg County have […]
Mecklenburg County residents are casting their votes Tuesday in local elections that include city and school board races, along with a major referendum on a proposed transportation sales tax. Polling places across the county will remain open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The transportation tax proposal has drawn widespread attention, with supporters calling it vital for […]
The City of Charlotte has selected Estella Patterson as the next Chief of Police for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), the department announced Friday. City Manager Marcus Jones said Patterson’s appointment followed a thorough search and feedback from both officers and community members. Patterson, who most recently served as Raleigh’s police chief, will officially take over the role on December […]
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined several Democratic attorneys general and governors in suing the Trump administration as the federal government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions. The lawsuit targets the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Management and Budget, demanding they release funding for November SNAP benefits. More than 1.4 […]
Mecklenburg County officially broke ground Thursday on Eastland Park, marking a new chapter for the historic Eastland site. Construction began this fall, with completion expected in spring 2027. “Today is actually about restoration, it’s about community building, because for far too long, residents of this community have worked to have this site redeveloped,” said Mecklenburg […]
A violent series of crimes in Charlotte ended Thursday with police fatally shooting a suspect who kidnapped a woman and fired at officers during a chase, authorities said. Police identified the suspect as 28-year-old Joseph Andrade and one of the victims as 38-year-old Justin Westbrooks Carlton. The incident began around 4 p.m. when officers responded […]
One of Charlotte’s most iconic restaurants is closing its doors for good. Bar-B-Q King, a longtime favorite on Wilkinson Boulevard, will serve its final meal on Nov. 1, according to a sign posted on the restaurant’s front window. Owner Gus Karapanos confirmed that the property has been sold, marking the end of an era for […]
Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says he has not yet decided whether he will seek reelection. Speaking with The Charlotte Observer, McFadden said he plans to make a decision later this fall after spending time at his childhood home in South Carolina to pray and reflect. So far, three Democrats have entered the 2025 race […]
A plan to overhaul Charlotte’s transportation system could collapse if voters reject a proposed one-cent sales tax increase in November. The measure would fund billions of dollars in road, rail, and bus improvements across the region. Mecklenburg County Commission Vice Chair Leigh Altman said a failed vote would leave the future of the plan uncertain. […]