Charlotte Firefighters asking for pay increase comparable to police
Charlotte firefighters say a proposed gap in a pay increase will make recruitment and retention harder in the department.
Kaci Jones
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Statesville residents and business owners will face fines for violating water restrictions
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.
Drought Management Group will meet to discuss elevating urgency level
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.
Duke customers speak against rate hike in hearing
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, business owners want Charlotte to consider adding noise cameras
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 rally for higher pay comparable with police
Charlotte Firefighters and their families packed council chambers Monday night to send a message about their pay and how it impacts public safety.
CMS board of education considers cancelling classes because of teacher rally in Raleigh
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.
Charlotte city staff researching data center impacts
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.
Russian family living in Charlotte desperate for answers after father was detained by DHS
A Russian family living in Charlotte is desperate for answers after a father was taken by Department of Homeland Security agents during an immigration check in appointment in early April.
Thousands oppose a data center in residential East Charlotte
A corporation wants to build a massive data center in East Charlotte. American Tower Corporation already owns the land on Hood Road near Reedy Creek Park, but Charlotte City Council would have to approve a re-zoning for commercial use.
