North Carolina Veto Clash and Budget Fight Leave Teacher Raises in Limbo
Stein’s first vetoes and a budget deadlock put guns, immigration, and teacher pay at the center of North Carolina’s summer session showdown.
Nell Thomas·Jun 21, 2025
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Charlotte Planning Committee Greenlights 14 Community Area Plans After Gas-Station Showdown
Charlotte's Planning Committee okays 14 community area plans after a spirited gas-station debate, now the real work (and coffee) begins.
Nell Thomas·Jun 19, 2025
Ballantyne Mail Carrier Caught in $1.9 Million Check Fraud
A Ballantyne mail carrier lifted more than 200 business checks worth $1.9 million, sold them to fraudsters, and now faces 27 months in federal prison, leaving local businesses asking: who's minding…
Nell Thomas·May 22, 2025
Party, Purse, Prison? Councilwoman's Indictment Roils Charlotte
Councilwoman Tiawana Brown is facing federal charges tied to COVID relief fraud. Lavish spending and a refusal to resign have left District 3 residents asking, "What now?"
Nell Thomas·May 22, 2025
Edwin Peacock Wins Council Seat, Thanks to One Mayor and Zero Yard Signs
Edwin Peacock won Charlotte's District 6 seat after a 5-5 council tie and one decisive mayoral vote. No one else even showed up.
Jack Beckett·May 19, 2025
Survive the DMV. Celebrate with bagels.
Charlotte DMV offices just ranked worst in the nation. Here's what happened, what to do about it, and why Einstein's bagels may be the only balm.Tags: DMV, Charlotte, North Carolina, Politics…
Nell Thomas·May 16, 2025
What's a World-Class City Worth?
Testimony turns into theatre as Charlotte residents, teens, and councilmembers square off in a budget battle that's part sermon, part spreadsheet, and all politics.
Nell Thomas·May 14, 2025
Ten-Minute Neighborhoods, Five-Hour Meetings: Charlotte's 2040 Plan Runs Into Reality
Charlotte's 2040 community area plans aim to fix the past and forecast the future. But critics say they're still coloring outside the lines.
Nell Thomas·May 13, 2025
DMV Brings Back the Consultants. The Lines Stay.
NC DMV pays Boston Consulting Group $1.2M to study long lines. Again.
Nell Thomas·May 10, 2025
Highway Hissy Fit: NC Lawmakers Crack Down on Left-Lane Laggards
NC lawmakers want to fine slow drivers clogging the left lane. A new bill could make dawdling on I-485 officially illegal.
Nell Thomas·May 1, 2025
Retirement Roulette: NC Approves Crypto Investments
NC lawmakers vote to let public retirement funds invest in crypto. What could go wrong?
Nell Thomas·May 1, 2025
$230,000 to Say Goodbye: What Charlotte Paid to Make Patrick Baker Disappear
Charlotte paid ex-City Attorney Patrick Baker over $230K after his quiet exit. Records suggest he was fired, without cause.
Nell Thomas·May 1, 2025
Charlotte Catholic Principal Resigns Following 'Culture Problem' Controversy
Charlotte Catholic principal Lori Phillips resigns after controversial remarks spark parent outrage and viral backlash.
Nell Thomas·Mar 14, 2025
18 Years on the Run Ends in LA: NC Murder Fugitive Finally Captured
He vanished for 18 years, until a fingerprint scan unraveled his secret identity 👀🚔. NC's most-wanted fugitive is finally in custody.
Jack Beckett·Feb 1, 2025
Hidden Valley Residents Push Back as Charlotte's Zoning Debates Heat Up
Residents fight rezoning in Hidden Valley, UDO faces harsh criticism, and economic growth sparks debate. Charlotte zoning tensions are at a boiling point. 🌆🏠 #BallantyneNews
Jack Beckett·Jan 23, 2025
Trump Moves to Halt Offshore Wind Leasing, North Carolina's Energy Future in Question
Trump halts offshore wind leases 🌀, raising uncertainty for NC's renewable energy projects. What's next for wind farms off the Carolina coast?
Jack Beckett·Jan 22, 2025
Charlotte Immigrants Grapple with Fear; CMS Discusses Student Protections
As Trump’s new ICE rules loom, CMS tackles undocumented student protections. Immigrant families and educators seek answers. 🌎📚
Jack Beckett·Jan 22, 2025
Charlotte's $64K Munich Trip: Was It Money Well Spent? 🇩🇪🏈
Charlotte City Council's $64K Germany trip led to $15M in investments and 85 new jobs. Let's break down why it was a smart move for the city. 💼✈️
Jack Beckett·Jan 20, 2025
Sports Betting Brings $21M Windfall to NC Universities, But Is It Enough?
Fueled by coffee and curiosity, Jack crafts stories that bridge the gap between information and insight. Whether it's local news, deep dives, or Ballantyne's best-kept secrets, you'll find it all at…
Jack Beckett·Jan 20, 2025