City of Charlotte

The city of Charlotte is launching an effort to build support for a new transit authority to run the region's public transportation system, and a new one-cent sales tax increase to pay for transportation improvements. But the town of Matthews appears to be dead-set against the plan, and voted Monday night to oppose designs that call for them to get a bus line instead of a new light rail.

The city of Charlotte on Friday said it released incorrect information to the media this week about the demolition of a house south of Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

The city of Charlotte is evaluating a developer's proposal to build one or two more solar farms to power city facilities. It's part of the city's drive to power all its buildings with carbon-free energy.

Electric vehicles and renewable energy have gotten most of the attention as the city of Charlotte works to fight climate change. Other tactics aren't so visible — like cool roofs and porous pavement, known as smart surfaces.

As the start of construction nears for the city of Charlotte's first solar farm in Iredell County, the city is seeking a developer for a second solar project to help meet its climate goals.

Last month, a former Myers Park High student lost her case about an alleged sexual assault against the city of Charlotte and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. The former student claimed she was kidnapped and taken off campus where she was assaulted. Now, she’s appealing the verdict.

Think of it as Zipcar for electric vehicles in underserved neighborhoods: In some Charlotte affordable housing complexes next year you'll be able to reserve and drive EVs as part of a federally backed car-sharing pilot program.

Three years ago, the Charlotte City Council adopted goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. WFAE's David Boraks reports on progress and concerns that the city won't meet its goals.

The city of Charlotte estimates that 62% of its employees have had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. That compares with 69% of adults in Mecklenburg County.