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The new mayor will finish the remainder of Mayor Vi Lyles' term. She is resigning on June 30.

Construction begins this month on Interstate 77 in north Mecklenburg and south Iredell counties as the state launches a major ramp improvement project.

A federal judge on Tuesday found DeCarlos Brown Jr. currently incompetent to stand trial in the 2025 slaying of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte and ordered a review of his mental competency after he receives court-ordered treatment.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett died on Thursday. He was 93 years old. The Newton, North Carolina native known as "Gentleman Ned" won two championships and 50 races in his 13 year career. He later became one of the sport's most recognizable broadcasters. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2011. NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell called him an outstanding ambassador for the sport who will be dearly missed.

Carowinds announced plans for a new ride Monday that's set to open in 2027. The ride, called Rip Roarin’ Falls, could break three world records, including the world’s tallest log flume drop at 100 feet.

This week, we’ll say goodbye to the 2025-26 school year at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

As the city grows, getting around has become increasingly challenging. Efforts to relieve congestion on I-77 recently came to a halt when leaders rescinded proposed toll lanes. Public transit has grown slowly, with commitments to build the Red Line and the east-west Silver Line. However, those projects could take a decade or longer to complete. We untangle the ins and outs of transit in Charlotte.

For more than a century, the Outer Banks has been acclaimed as the birthplace of flight — but what if it was also the birthplace of the wireless world we live in today? We revisit the origins of American radio with author and historian Kevin Duffus and explore how a stretch of the North Carolina coast helped give voice to the world.

As the city grows, getting around has become increasingly challenging. Efforts to relieve congestion on I-77 recently came to a halt when leaders rescinded proposed toll lanes. Public transit has grown slowly, with commitments to build the Red Line and the east-west Silver Line. However, those projects could take a decade or longer to complete. We untangle the ins and outs of transit in Charlotte.

The more than $1 billion general fund budget includes 10% raises for police officers and firefighters.

Charlotte City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a 150-day moratorium on new data centers.

Amid growing pushback over data centers and rising utility bills, consumer advocates are urging state regulators to create new rates for large electricity users.