I-77 Toll Lane Opposition
CORNELIUS, N.C. (AP) _ There's another effort to side-track plans for toll lanes on Interstate 77 north of Charlotte. Multiple media outlets report a meeting in Cornelius on Thursday night...
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Thomas Davis: 2015 Man of the Year Finalist
Congrats again to Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers for this huge honor! This is the second consecutive year that the NFL has pegged Davis as a nominee. The winner...
Panthers’ Coach Ron Rivera Unharmed in House Fire
Carolina Panthers' head coach Ron Rivera and is family are okay after a fire started early Monday morning at his South Charlotte home. Charlotte fire officials say the fire broke...
Ex-Charlotte Mayor Turned Federal Inmate (Video)
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon, checked into a federal prison in Morgantown, WV on Tuesday. He arrived just before noon. Back in March, Cannon was arrested for federal corruption after...
Hip-Hop University in CLT Gears up for Spring Sessions
The Hip-Hop University in Charlotte is working on new efforts to reach youth throughout the city. For the 2015 spring session, the non-profit is bringing in more speakers, activities and...
Voting Open for Queen City Awards
Who runs hip hop in the Queen City? Gospel? Best publication? Cast your vote now until December 15th at noon. The event is January 10 at Halton Theater. The red carpet...
Ex-Charlotte Mayor Gets House Arrest for Illegal Vote
Former Charlotte Mayor, Patrick Cannon has been ordered by a federal judge to wear an electronic monitor for violating the terms of his bond. Cannon voted in the midterm election which...
Greg Hardy Jury Trial Postponed Until 2015
The jury trial for Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy has been pushed back until 2015. An exact date has not been set. The defensive end was convicted of domestic violence related...
Sources: CMS Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison Set to Resign
Via WBTV According to sources, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent, Dr. Heath Morrison could resign from the district at any moment. Morrison came to CMS in July of 2012 from Reno, Nevada...
West Charlotte High School Remembers Coach Mo Collins
Via The Charlotte Observer Additional guidance counselors are on hand this week at West Charlotte High School as students mourn the loss of head football coach, Mo Collins. The NFL...
Former Charlotte Mayor Sentenced to 44 Months in Federal Prison
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon has been sentenced to 44 months in federal prison. A judge also gave Cannon two years of supervised probation and a $10,000 fine. He pleaded...
First Same-Sex Couples Wed in Charlotte
The Mecklenburg County Register of Deeds office issued the first same-sex marriage licenses to couples bright and early, Monday. U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn Jr. of Asheville legalized gay marriage in...
1 Student Shot, Another in Police Custody at Albemarle High School
Via the Charlotte Observer An Albemarle High School student was shot and wounded by another student during an argument in front of the school Tuesday morning, Stanly County authorities say....
Charlotte Invasion Free Youth Basketball Clinic
Blogged by Tyler Young. The Charlotte Invasion women’s semi-pro basketball team will host a series of free basketball clinic beginning on Saturday, October 4th. The clinics are in conjunction with...
Local Non-Profit Seeking Mentors for Teen Girls
Blogged by Tyler Young. Virtuous Diamonds In the Rough (VDR) is on a mission to empower girls and young women in the Charlotte area. The non-profit is aimed at girls ages...