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Growth jolt: Charlotte added more people over the past year than any other US city
Census estimates show Charlotte added 20,700+ residents from 2024–25 while Fort Mill, York and other Charlotte suburbs posted the region’s fastest growth rates.
Ethics committee confirms NC’s Rep. Edwards under sexual harassment investigation
The House Committee on Ethics confirmed an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards over alleged sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.
‘Everybody’s excited’: Heist Brewery to reopen in NoDa nearly 2 years after fire
Heist Brewery in NoDa will reopen after a major remodel following a July 2024 kitchen fire, adding 100-plus seats and expanded bar by Memorial Day weekend.
House passes bail transparency bill following Ukrainian refugee’s death in Charlotte
The House approved a bill requiring DOJ to list jurisdictions using cashless bail after the death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail.
Two people die in south Charlotte crash after vehicle veers into oncoming traffic
A Ford Mustang crossed into oncoming lanes on Westinghouse Boulevard in south Charlotte, striking a Chevrolet Camaro. Two Mustang occupants died at the scene.
3 NC metros have among the worst driving commutes in the US. Here’s where & why
A national survey ranked commute times in North Carolina cities Mooresville, Wake Forest and Hillsborough among worst in the US, leading to feelings of burnout.
Well-known Charlotte chef opens new gourmet burger and fries joint. What to know
Ann Marie’s, a burger and fries concept from Chef Renaldo Norris, opened May 5 in Northwest Charlotte. Expect smashburgers, wings, loaded fries and more.
Trendy coffee, NY-style bagel shops to shutter at Park Road Shopping Center
Bruegger’s Bagels and Caribou Coffee are going out of business at the Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte. No reason for the closure was given.
Spending is up. Here’s why your property tax rate isn’t in Mecklenburg’s budget
Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant pitched county commissioners budget with no property tax increase. Budget fully funds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ask.
2 Lake Norman restaurants plead for help after road project keeps customers away
Habibi Lebanon Bar & Grill has been in “high demand” since opening on South Main Street in Davidson, owner says, but a road project is keeping diners away.