A fight is brewing over a development proposal in Huntersville. It calls for a car wash and gas station on Statesville Road near Sam Furr Road, or state Highway 73. It’s the latest project from a north Mecklenburg developer whose past proposals have also aggravated nearby residents.

A concert in Yancey County gave Hurricane Helene survivors an opportunity to share their experiences with the storm.

Amid Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ leadership turmoil at last week’s board meeting, a separate financial issue went barely noticed.

CATS has cracked down on crime and increased police presence on the Blue Line light rail system. But nonpaying customers remain a major concern.

The Charlotte region’s housing market cooled in August after a relatively steady summer, as affordability challenges and economic uncertainty continued to influence buyers and sellers.

Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney's final day in office is Wednesday after he announced earlier this year that he would step down following years of controversy.The resignation comes after mounting pressure from town commissioners.In April, commissioners voted 4-2 to approve a resolution formally asking Carney to resign and expressing no confidence in his leadership.

As Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, Mecklenburg County officials are reminding residents to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries after nearly 40 battery-related fires have occurred at county recycling centers so far this year.

Former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill said in a leaked memo that former board Chair Stephanie Sneed secured a $30,000-a-month consulting subcontract for political ally Raki McGregor without Hill's knowledge. The deal came after Mecklenburg County cut ties with his wife's consulting business, and former County Manager Dena Diorio told WFAE that McGregor threatened to sue her over it.

A regional initiative to connect communities to solar microgrids is gaining steam and helping offset power bills.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board on Tuesday took the first formal step in its search for a new superintendent, days after the board fired former Superintendent Crystal Hill in a contentious 5-4 vote.