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Inside the CMS contracting investigation

The latest on the money, contracts, investigations and leadership turmoil reshaping Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.


Board member: CMS contracts weren’t voted on

Board member: CMS contracts weren’t voted on

Anna London says most of the board was in the dark about the contracts now under scrutiny

Sep 25, 2026

Hill told Mecklenburg County manager that questioned spending is county money

Hill told Mecklenburg County manager that questioned spending is county money

One of her final emails as superintendent

Sep 25, 2026

How CMS contracting troubles came to light

How CMS contracting troubles came to light

Analysis of emails show concerns were building for months

Sep 23, 2026

Summary of superintendent investigation report released

Summary of superintendent investigation report released

Report identified areas of improvement for CMS

Sep 23, 2026

BREAKING: CMS board fires Hill; Sneed out as chair

BREAKING: CMS board fires Hill; Sneed out as chair

District's top 2 leaders are out

Sep 22, 2026

More clues in CMS investigation

More clues in CMS investigation

Billing records, state law and a board member’s comments shed new light on the growing scrutiny

Sep 21, 2026

BREAKING: Mecklenburg DA seeks criminal investigation into CMS

BREAKING: Mecklenburg DA seeks criminal investigation into CMS

Merriweather requests SBI probe

Sep 18, 2026

The law firm at the center of CMS contracting questions

The law firm at the center of CMS contracting questions

Its work for CMS has ranged from legal advice to consultants and special projects

Sep 18, 2026

BREAKING: Crystal Hill memo details CMS turmoil

BREAKING: Crystal Hill memo details CMS turmoil

Questions over behind-the-scenes payments to law firms, contractor

Sep 17, 2026

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