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About 60 federal detainees will be moved into Mecklenburg County’s two detention centers under a new agreement, even as the county is still dealing with jail overcrowding.
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CMPDCharlotte City Council hears from the public about a proposal to extend the ban on new data centers, six CMPD Officers are at risk of being fired in the wake of racist text messages, and weeks after CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill is fired, parents and others have the chance to sound off to the school board about that decision. Those stories and more with our roundtable of reporters. -
James Farrell / WFAELeadership changes and questions about how Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is governed have raised public concerns. We unpack the latest developments and explain what we know — and what we still don’t.
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Early voting across North Carolina started Thursday, Oct. 15. In Mecklenburg County, the day saw considerable civic momentum — especially from Democratic voters. -
Republican candidate Michael Whatley and Republican-aligned PACs have largely focused on former Gov. Roy Cooper's record on criminal justice issues. -
After switching from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party in 2023, Tricia Cotham narrowly won reelection in 2024. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reviews whether changes to payroll program comply with state law. -
Early voting is underway in North Carolina. Take a minute to brush up on statewide rules for absentee voting, same-day registration and photo ID. -
Early in-person voting runs through Oct. 31, with same-day registration available at every site. -
A Charlotte community event will pair early voting with music, food and a group walk to the polls Saturday. -
"As a Black woman who began my career here, in this very department," said CMPD Chief Estella Patterson, "it is especially painful and disheartening to hear concerns from our community about racism coming from within the ranks of this organization."
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