East Charlotte

After one of the closest primary elections in the city’s history, Mazuera Arias became the Democratic nominee for District 5 on the east side of Charlotte, defeating the incumbent by less than 1%. He took office on Dec. 1, 2025. There was no Republican in the race. Queens University News Service sat down with the council member last month to learn about his path to public service and what’s next for the Gen Zer.

There was a raucous public hearing before Charlotte City Council this week over data centers and a possible 150-day pause on their development. The Charlotte Ledger business newsletter’s Ashley Fahey was there, and she joins Marshall Terry for our segment BizWorthy.

Sheffield Park might once again have a full basketball court where kids, teens and adults can shoot hoops after the previous court was converted into pickleball courts, angering some neighbors.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said an early tip helped them track down a suspect in the shooting of two children at an east Charlotte apartment complex…

We've all been there: Falling into routine, getting into "the zone" doing something repetitive, tuning out the periphery. But there's a lot to be missed…

Plans to redevelop the site of Charlotte’s old Eastland Mall continue to take shape. On Wednesday, the community will have another chance to give input to…

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are investigating a shooting Monday morning on Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte. CMPD says nobody was hurt in the incident,…

Mecklenburg County health officials say at least 19 residents of an east Charlotte apartment complex were hospitalized over the weekend after eating the…

Fifteen people in the same apartment complex in east Charlotte were transported to the hospital on Sunday evening after complaining of similar symptoms.…

This week, WFAE is taking time to meet with voters in different parts of Charlotte and ask: what matters to you in this election? Responses so far have…