The Metropolitan Transit Commission adopts the updated Transit System Plan. The City of Charlotte's settlement with CMPD chief Johnny Jennings will pay him $305,000, including a boost to his pension. Rockingham Speedway in Richmond County is for sale. The Carolina Panthers start preseason practices.

Charlotte City Council votes to update the city's climate and energy goals. Council member LaWana Mayfield wants to identify who may be leaking information from closed sessions to the media. Ardrey Kell High School Principal Jamie Brooks has been suspended with pay. The Charlotte Symphony reaches a major fundraising milestone.

CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings releases the full details of his settlement with the City of Charlotte. The CIAA basketball tournament will stay in Baltimore through 2029, despite a push to bring it back to Charlotte. The York School District names a new superintendent.

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown is indicted on federal fraud charges. The state Senate votes to create a new Investment Authority to oversee the retirement funds of state employees. Birkdale Village is for sale again. Avelo Airlines adds flights to Long Island. NASCAR returns to Concord this weekend.

N.C.'s auditor could issue a subpoena and force the city of Charlotte to release the details of its financial settlement with CMPD chief Johnny Jennings. Etihad Airways' announcement of nonstop service between Charlotte and Abu Dhabi came as a surprise to airport officials. Fort Mill student lunches will get more expensive next year.

Charlotte celebrates "Meck Dec Day." State Auditor Dave Boliek calls on the city of Charlotte to disclose how much money it paid CMPD chief Johnny Jennings. Charlotte's Park Score drops for a second consecutive year. NASCAR announces its 2026 Hall of Fame class.

Republican Edwin Peacock appointed to finish Bokhari's City Council term. The Charlotte FOP says over 70% support no-confidence vote in CMPD Chief Jennings. Marshall Terry searches for the birthplace of American democracy. Mark Jerrell reads the "Meck Dec."

The Charlotte City Council votes today on someone to finish out the term of former council member Tariq Bokhari. Etihad Airways announces service to Charlotte from Abu Dhabi beginning next year. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools will shift principals around to fill vacancies next school year. Scottie Scheffler wins the PGA Tournament at Charlotte's Quail Hollow Club.

The Charlotte City Council held a public hearing for people who want to finish out Tariq Bokhari's term. Many of the favorites at this week's PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club struggled on day one. Businesses in western N.C. are hoping for a busy summer tourist season. NASCAR's All-Star race returns to North Wilkesboro Speedway this weekend.

Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio presents her 2025-26 county budget. A new bill would extend the grace period for renewing N.C. driver's licenses. Catawba College announces a $1 million anonymous gift. Monroe City Council votes to legalize roller skating and skateboarding in the downtown area.