Party, Purse, Prison? Councilwomanās 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, āWhat now?ā
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Edwin Peacock Wins Council Seat, Thanks to One Mayor and Zero Yard Signs
Edwin Peacock won Charlotteās District 6 seat after a 5-5 council tie and one decisive mayoral vote. No one else even showed up.
Whatās 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.
Ten-Minute Neighborhoods, Five-Hour Meetings: Charlotteās 2040 Plan Runs Into Reality
Charlotteās 2040 community area plans aim to fix the past and forecast the future. But critics say theyāre still coloring outside the lines.
$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 firedāwithout cause.
Hidden Valley Residents Push Back as Charlotteās 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. šš #BallantyneNews
Charlotteās $64K Munich Trip: Was It Money Well Spent? š©šŖš
Charlotte City Councilās $64K Germany trip led to $15M in investments and 85 new jobs. Letās break down why it was a smart move for the city. š¼āļø