Vi Lyles, who is stepping down June 30, will be replaced by a new mayor chosen by the Charlotte City Council
May 26, 2026
Star winger thanks city, club and fans on Instagram after negotiations stalled and he becomes a free agent when loan expires June 30
May 24, 2026
Mitchell's House founder Meg McElwain reflects on turning the loss of her son into a mission to help families facing pediatric medical trauma and grief
May 22, 2026
Plus: Morrison stepping up, Smith celebrates with Villa fans, and advancing New England
Plus: Next steps on I-77; Nomadic arts organization has novel approach to leasing; Novant's SouthPark ER plans; City Council pay raises; Record price for Lebda estate; Black bear in Highland Creek
Concerns over secrecy and power fuel new scrutiny of Charlotte’s hospital giant
Prices in once-affordable counties surrounding Mecklenburg are rising fast
May 21, 2026
Future of toll lanes uncertain; big win for opponents
May 20, 2026
Plus: The latest on a University Research Park office building; State filings reveal details on Novant’s planned SouthPark ER; Manor Theatre rezoning greenlighted; A new Charlotte location for 2nd & Charles?; East Charlotte data center deferred again; $200M Huntersville project approved
Plus: Pressure mounts on I-77 vote; Toppman on 'The Notebook'; UNC settles lawsuit with former Morehead scholar; 'Sassy' new soccer mascot; CLT slightly less busy this weekend
The musical runs through Sunday at Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.
Women’s pro soccer team Carolina Ascent adds personality as it heads into postseason play
With mayor stepping down, shifting politics add new uncertainty
Boats, swimmers and weddings return as Lake Lure looks to reclaim peak summer crowds
Lawsuit alleged flawed disciplinary process
Also remembered: A longtime officer with CMPD; an art teacher at Charlotte Country Day; the founder of Thomas Chapel Holiness Church; a guidance counselor at East Mecklenburg High School
May 19, 2026
‘Geology has been demoted by geography’
May 18, 2026
Plus: Breaking down global shifts in commodities pricing; More Charlotte birthday freebies; CMS superintendent won't resign; Another freestanding ER; Proposed N.C. bill would allow Sunday liquor sales; CMPD raids gambling arcade; LaMelo welcomes LaOne
Plus: Top news of the week
May 16, 2026
From coffee to custard, you can turn your birthday into a citywide tour of free food and perks in Charlotte
You know the ones: Haberdish, Supperland, Ever Andalo, Leluia Hall, Growler’s Pourhouse
May 15, 2026
Plus: Westwood does Poznan, MLS All-Star voting live and previewing Saturday vs. Toronto
The recent rise in home prices and mortgage rates means some owners are investing in their current homes instead of packing up to move an hour away
Plus: 'Top Chef' fee; Rail Trail Bridge road closures; Century-old uptown building reimagined as a hotel?; Mandatory water restrictions go into effect; No property tax hike in county budget; CMS delays magnet school overhaul; Charlotte adds more residents than other U.S. cities in 2025
The space will be backfilled soon by another tenant
May 14, 2026
