Tony Mecia

PBS deal likely means cuts to local programming

Nov 13, 2026

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2 min read

PBS deal likely means cuts to local programming

WTVI PBS Charlotte is set to become part of statewide network

Tony Mecia

Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Nov 11, 2026

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6 min read

Neighborhoods turn to courts to fight development

Recent lawsuits allege new, denser residential development in established neighborhoods violate deed restrictions

Ashley Fahey, +1

Charlotte airport lease vote faces political turbulence

Nov 9, 2026

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2 min read

Charlotte airport lease vote faces political turbulence

City Council votes Monday night

Tony Mecia

How will N.C. Democrats wield their new power?

Nov 9, 2026

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7 min read

How will N.C. Democrats wield their new power?

Education, affordability to be priorities

Tony Mecia, +2

How Mecklenburg turned even bluer in 2026

Nov 6, 2026

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2 min read

How Mecklenburg turned even bluer in 2026

Precinct-by-precinct analysis

Tony Mecia

Real Estate Whispers

Nov 4, 2026

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11 min read

EpiCentre’s next stage

Plus: Biggest building permits in October; Padel coming to Brookhill Village; Notable changes in UDO text amendment; Mellow Mushroom to CLT; Gateway Station briefly discussed at council committee meeting; Excelsior Club site sells to developers

Ashley Fahey, +1

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Nov 4, 2026

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5 min read

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Historic Democratic gains

Tony Mecia, +2

Nov 3, 2026

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1 min read

The big questions on Election Day

Polls are now open — where to find crucial info

Tony Mecia

CMS Investigation

Nov 2, 2026

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2 min read

Raki McGregor breaks his silence

Consultant speaks to The Charlotte Optimist in first public comments since CMS investigation

Tony Mecia

Nov 2, 2026

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1 min read

US economy remains durable

Despite inflation and midterm elections, US Bank investment strategist predicts favorable economy for 2027

Tony Mecia

Oct 27, 2026

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1 min read

Charlotte's Q3 earnings

A look at how 6 major Charlotte employers fared

Tony Mecia

Lawsuit claims Hendrick Automotive director hit subordinate in the head

Oct 26, 2026

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2 min read

Lawsuit claims Hendrick Automotive director hit subordinate in the head

NC Court of Appeals allows suit to proceed

Tony Mecia

Banks brace for a less friendly Washington

Oct 23, 2026

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3 min read

Banks brace for a less friendly Washington

New banking policies expected

Tony Mecia

Oct 23, 2026

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1 min read

Auditor hired for Discovery Place

Work will likely take until mid-November to complete

Tony Mecia, +1

Real Estate Whispers

Oct 21, 2026

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8 min read

Office market reality check

Plus: Tyvola office building for CMS; Cigar club site; Manor Theatre redevelopment; Proposed apartments on Park Road; Company signs HQ lease near uptown; What’s next for Brooklyn Village

Ashley Fahey, +1