Tiawana Brown

Hurricane Erin is causing concern as rough seas hit the coast, a second sheriff’s deputy resigns, echoing concerns of a previous deputy about Garry McFadden’s leadership, the Black Political Caucus endorses Joi Mayo over Tiawana Brown for Charlotte City Council and Charlotte FC is the hottest team in Major League Soccer.

The endorsement is a boost for Mayo, who is challenging incumbent Brown. Brown was indicted in May on charges of fraudulently receiving COVID-19 relief loans.

Activist Rev. William Barber comes out against the transit plan, a District 3 City Council candidate drops out of the race, concerns over immigration enforcement highlight the last CMS board meeting before the start of school, and Charlotte Pride returns for its 25th year, though with diminished corporate support.

Brown and her two adult daughters were indicted in May for allegedly fraudulently receiving $124,000 in COVID-19 relief loans in 2021.

Tiawana Brown quickly became one of the most progressive members of the Charlotte City Council since being elected in 2023.

Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her two adult daughters were indicted in May. The U.S. Attorney's Office says the women fraudulently obtained $124,000 in COVID-relief loans.

Tiawana Brown became the first formerly incarcerated person to the elected to the Charlotte City Council in 2023. But her hard-won redemption story may be upended. She and her two adult daughters were indicted in May for wire fraud and wire fraud conspiracy, related to COVID-era relief loans they obtained.