Waxhaw Ringleader Gets 15 Years for $17 Million Charlotte Bank-Fraud Scheme
Waxhaw’s Kotto Paul gets 15 years for a $17 million loan-fraud spree that snared eight cohorts and 17 banks, rattling Charlotte’s financial core.
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Providence Country Club Scores 85: Every Violation Behind the Health Grade
Providence Country Club’s kitchen scored 85 on its May inspection—cooling missteps, lukewarm tuna, and missing date labels kept the clubhouse from the 90s. Here’s every deduction that mattered.
Mecklenburg County Jobs and Volunteer Openings Ballantyne Residents Should Know About
Mecklenburg County jobs Ballantyne residents can actually snag—nurse supervisors, park rangers, lifeguards, and more—plus the volunteer gigs that turn neighbors into local legends.
McFadden Faces Robbins and Nance as Panthers Enter 2026 Mecklenburg Sheriff Race
Incumbent Garry McFadden confronts CMPD sergeant Ricky Robbins and former jailer Antwain Nance as Panthers stars, staff turmoil, and leaked slurs reshape the 2026 Mecklenburg sheriff landscape.
Tillis Retires After Trump Clash, Setting Up 2026 North Carolina Senate Free‑for‑All
Tillis exits, Trump gloats, and North Carolina’s Senate seat becomes 2026’s hottest political auction.
Supersonic Airports, Safer Roads, Leaner Spies: How NC’s Delegation Shaped the Week
From hypersonic runways to slimmer spy agencies, here is the busy week on Capitol Hill that could tweak Ballantyne traffic, medicine cabinets, and even Saturday pop‑ups.
Ballantyne & Beyond: Your Sunday News Catch‑Up
Eight must‑read stories—from an ICE factory raid to the Senate rules throttling Charlotte’s budget—plus quick links, witty asides, and a coffee‑fueled author bio.
ICE Raids Kings Mountain Factory: 30 Arrested in Identity‑Theft Investigation
ICE agents arrested 30 workers at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain, triggering legal, economic, and human aftershocks felt all the way to Ballantyne.
Grants Pass Ruling Turns One: How Charlotte’s Homeless Policies Shifted After the Supreme Court Decision
One year after Grants Pass v. Johnson, Charlotte advocates say arrests are rising, services are stalling, and the Cicero Institute’s model bills prioritize housing-first defense.
Charlotte Council’s June 23 Marathon: ADA Pride, Annexations & A Testy Street-Vending Showdown
From an ADA Pride Day proclamation to a fiery debate over street vending, here’s everything that happened at Charlotte City Council’s June 23 meeting—plus what it means for Ballantyne residents