UNC Charlotte has ended an option that allowed students to live in housing that best matches their gender identity. The university ended gender affirming housing to align with federal non-discrimination laws.
A proposed motel near a school is stirring controversy in Stallings. Whetstone Motel would sit on 10 acres of land on Whetstone Drive near Primrose School.
Charlotte firefighters say a proposed gap in a pay increase will make recruitment and retention harder in the department.
Statesville residents and business owners can now face fines for violating water restrictions. It's a part of an effort to save at least 10-20% of water in the extreme drought conditions.
Parts of Mecklenburg County are under extreme and exceptional drought according to the U.S. drought monitor. The group responsible for monitoring drought levels meets on the 1st on the 16th to decide whether to elevate to the next stage which would include mandatory restrictions.
Dozens of Duke customers stood outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse to speak against a proposed rate hike ahead of a hearing in front of North Carolina Utilities Commission.
Residents and business owners say drivers with illegal mufflers are making the city of Charlotte sound like a war-zone. Some residents are now asking City Council to consider using noise camera technology to crack down on violators to make the city safer.
Charlotte Firefighters and their families packed council chambers Monday night to send a message about their pay and how it impacts public safety.
Teachers from across the state are heading to Raleigh Friday, May 1st to urge state lawmakers to pass a budget that favors education and forces corporations to pay their fair share. More than 1,800 out of 9,000 teachers have already called out in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
A Charlotte City Councilwoman says data centers are becoming the wild wild west of the Queen City. These facilities are popping up across Charlotte, some are in commercial areas, but others are in residential areas. Now city leaders say it's time for more rules and regulations.
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