In college basketball, Queens University’s men’s team cruised to a 107-74 win over Gardner-Webb on Wednesday night. The Royals return to action a week from Thursday, when they host South Carolina State.On the women’s side, Davidson defeated Duquesne 72-55. The Wildcats will host Ball State on Sunday afternoon.
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says his office will review Duke Energy’s plan to raise residential electricity rates across the Carolinas. The utility has proposed increasing rates by up to 15% over two years, beginning in 2027.
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There will be more changes coming to the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. WSOC reports that District 1 representative Elaine Powell will not seek a fifth term. Powell, who represents North Mecklenburg, said she will serve out the remainder of her term but will not file for reelection. -
Charlotte City Council swore in three new members Monday night and selected a new mayor pro tem as the new term began. -
Though Dimple Ajmera received the most votes in last month's election, City Council members picked James Mitchell for a largely ceremonial job. -
Filing opens Monday in North Carolina, giving voters their first look at 2026 races. -
Food insecurity is rising, Medicaid cuts are hitting and essential services are shrinking as the legislature’s budget deadlock deepens strain on safety nets. Vulnerable residents are feeling the fallout first, providers say, and they’re calling on lawmakers to end the standoff. -
Residents and advocates pressed county commissioners to use their limited oversight power to hold the health care giant accountable for affordable-housing promises tied to development of the Pearl. -
A federal court ruled Wednesday that North Carolina's new congressional map can be used in next year's election. -
The board’s Republican majority voted to sign an agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program. -
Mecklenburg County Commissioners and law enforcement leaders weighed in on the impacts of Iryna’s law which begins Monday.
