A proposed schedule change at the South Academy of International Languages is raising concerns among parents who say it could lead to long bus rides during rush hour.

U.S. Senators represent all citizens of North Carolina at the federal level for six-year terms. They vote on federal legislation, confirm presidential appointments, ratify treaties and secure federal funding for state priorities. North Carolina's 11 million residents would be represented by this senator. The U.S. Senate currently has 53 Republicans and 45 Democrats, as well as two independents who caucus with Democrats.

According to the North Carolina Board of Elections, there are lots of different reasons poll workers might write on ballots — and they’re often required by law.

Charles DeLoach, a young husband and father living in Charlotte, believes many well-meaning older politicians don’t understand the struggles of younger generations. For many millennials and Gen Zers across the country, the financial freedom their parents had at their age feels unattainable. Rapidly-growing Mecklenburg County is no exception.

Trust in the electoral system is low for many voters. But Michael Dickerson, director of Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, is more than confident that the elections across the county this fall will be secure and fair.

When Charlotte voters head to the polls, on their ballot, they’ll see three long — and perhaps confusing — questions asking them to vote “yes” or “no” on three separate municipal bonds.If approved, the city would take out a total of $425M for capital projects in three categories: affordable housing, transportation and neighborhoods.

Corvid Technologies, a Mooresville defense contractor whose work includes missile defense and warhead designs, said Tuesday that it will add more than 400 new jobs as part of a $95 million expansion.

The invoice is for only $13,375, but it indicates yet another irregularity in a district grappling with questions over its finances.