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Inside the CMS contracting investigation

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


BREAKING: Republican lawmaker plans bill to break up CMS

BREAKING: Republican lawmaker plans bill to break up CMS

Move comes amid scrutiny over finances and contracting

Nov 11, 2026

Raki McGregor breaks his silence

Raki McGregor breaks his silence

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

Nov 2, 2026

CMS investigation: 4 key unanswered questions

CMS investigation: 4 key unanswered questions

Important details remain elusive

Oct 19, 2026

CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

Group expected to review identified issues like conflicts of interest, contracting policies, workplace culture

Oct 14, 2026

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

In first public meeting since superintendent firing, board members briefly address CMS investigations

Oct 14, 2026

Malcomb Coley bristles at questions about ties to Raki McGregor

Malcomb Coley bristles at questions about ties to Raki McGregor

Business connections to CMS consultant

Oct 11, 2026

No paper trail on lucrative CMS contracts

No paper trail on lucrative CMS contracts

CMS doesn't have documents on McGregor's work or compliance assessment

Oct 11, 2026

Acting CMS superintendent postpones retirement

Acting CMS superintendent postpones retirement

Longtime educator Melissa Balknight will continue to lead CMS until successor is named

Oct 8, 2026

Amid investigations, CMS launches PR campaign

Amid investigations, CMS launches PR campaign

'#CMSProud' initiative will highlight the positive

Oct 8, 2026

House speaker: CMS situation ‘looks very bad’

House speaker: CMS situation ‘looks very bad’

Praises ex-superintendent Crystal Hill

Oct 8, 2026

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