Tiawana Brown

Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, according to a document filed in federal court Thursday.

Former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud, according to a federal court filing Thursday.

Neighborhood activist Joi Mayo won the Democratic primary for Charlotte City Council District 3 Tuesday, defeating incumbent Tiawana Brown, who was indicted in May.

Charlotte City Council District 3 member Tiawana Brown is asking for a second term. She was indicted in May.

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.