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City
Local Government 101: Get to know Charlotte’s City Council
From Charlotte, NC’s type of government to the powers local leaders hold, and when elections take place, we’re getting a refresh on our local government.
January 06, 2026 01:18 PM
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Maria Adnado
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City
Parking until 10 p.m.? You’ll pay for that.
Drivers will need to pay to park on city streets until 10 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
August 30, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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City
Mecklenburg County pushes for increase in foster families
People interested in fostering can use a newly launched online application, created to ease the process for those hoping to expand their family.
June 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Elections
What to know ahead of South Carolina’s primary elections
Browse our guide to ensure you’re prepared to cast your ballot in the SC primary elections.
June 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Weather
How to prepare for hurricane season
Mecklenburg County leaders urge vigilance ahead of a potentially active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season.
May 8, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Development
Charlotte leaders approve multiple affordable housing projects
The projects will add hundreds of units to the city’s affordable housing collection.
April 22, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Development
City approves funds to improve safety on popular NoDa road
Charlotte City Council will spend $12.9 million to transform NoDa’s Matheson Avenue into a two-lane road, adding bike and pedestrian lanes.
April 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Government
Charlotte approves city’s first all-electric fire station
The Queen City is blazing a new trail in fire response.
February 27, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Government
How to prepare for the primary election in Charlotte
Where to go and how to register so you can rock the vote.
February 26, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Culture
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Play
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Play
Raise a glass to Charlotte’s beer scene
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Live
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