Final Friday in Charlotte: County wants Panthers refund, affordable units, median home prices and more
See You Space Cowboy...(Wes Hicks/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Friday, June 3 may be a warm one in Charlotte as temperaturesmax out at 82, but readers may want to wear black — both to soak up the rain possible between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. but to mourn this Roundup. Today's collection of Charlotte articles will be the last to impart the insight, conciseness and wit on the Queen City, but NewsBreak will still bring users daily Charlotte content.
Read full storyThursday in Charlotte: Panthers owner's company bankrupt, Whitewater Center widens and more
Gaining bipartisan approval at a NC Senate session on Wednesday, HB149 would expand Medicaid coverage to 500,000 or 600,000 state residents.(Brian Stukes/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Charlotteans, and welcome to a Thursday, June 2 Roundup that's going for broke after the sports and media company managed by Panthers owner David Tepper filed for bankruptcy, ending the team's hopes of using a half-built practice facility in Rock Hill.
Read full storySunny Wednesday in Charlotte: Spectrum Center upgrades, Charlotte's deadly streets, restaurant closures and more
Charlotte Football Club fired head coach Miguel Angel Ramirez on Tuesday after the team's latest loss to Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday.(Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Queen City Roundup readers, and welcome to a scorching third-to-last edition of this daily feature. That's right, after Friday NewsBreak's daily collection of articles concerning Charlotte will cease, but until then we'll bask together in today's 94-degree high and huddle up for tonight's low of 70.
Read full storyTuesday in Charlotte: Memorial Day shootings, budget battles, Hurricanes hollowed and more
(Scott Olson/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Happy last day of May, Charlotte! Are you ready to rumble? Stakeholders in the Queen City are set to use the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center as a wrestling wring as City Council looks to approve a proposed $3.2 billion budget and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks to iron out its dispute with Mecklenburg County in building on its own budget.
Read full storyFriday in Charlotte: 2 schools locked down, bike paths preferred, Canes up 3-2 and more
(Daniel Weiss/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Charlotte residents waking up this morning of Friday, May 27 may wonder to themselves, "Where is the sun hiding?" Clouds will obscure the solar orb for most of the day as temperatures reach a high of 82 and nadir of 60, with more weather in our six-day forecast below.
Read full storyThursday in Charlotte: Bills address hemp and LGBTQ learning, Speed Street weekend and more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill in March, and on Tuesday NC lawmakers debuted their own version.(Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Hopefully readers are coming to our Thursday, May 26 Roundup ready to race as the upcoming Memorial Day weekend brings the Coca-Cola 600 and other NASCAR-related and NASCAR-free events to Charlotte.
Read full storyWednesday in Charlotte: Commissioner Scarborough dies, CMS pitches projects, Meck. Co. tornado and more
Mecklenburg Commissioner Ella Scarborough became Charlotte City Council's first Black member in 1987, representing District 3 until 1993.(Courtesy of Mecklenburg County) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) This Wednesday, May 25 Roundup comes to readers with a heavy heart as we report the death of 75-year-old Mecklenburg County Commissioner Ella Scarborough after battling failing health conditions.
Read full storyCloudy Tuesday in Charlotte: $7M Ponzi scheme, possible Medicaid expansion, Hurricanes hope for road win
(National Cancer Institute/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) For residents of the Queen City, Tuesday sets a cloudy and windy precedent as temperatures crest from the mid-60s to a midday high of 76 around 4 p.m. before sinking again. The Charlotteans who lost power during Monday night's storms should have electricity returned by the morning of Tuesday, May 24.
Read full storyMonday in Charlotte: NC politicians banned from Russia, formula and foster families, FC 5-7 and more
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams, both Democrats, will no longer be able to enter Russia over a new ban.(Alex Wong/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Charlotte, and welcome to one of the last weeks of May! Wednesday of next week kicks of June, but before the start of summer, we have stories for Monday, May 23.
Read full storyTGIF in Charlotte: Meck. Co. budget's impact on juvie center and CMS, Hurricanes in round 2 and more
A proposed 2023 budget for Mecklenburg County would give leaders resources to confront affordable housing and corporate landlords.(Josh Appel/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Today's Friday, May 20 Roundup is very much in bloom as Saturday marks one month until the official start of summer on June 21. Before that, Charlotteans have plenty of spring to soak up, bolstered by high temperatures in the 90s through Sunday, but a bit of rain throughout the week.
Read full storyThursday in Charlotte: SC bans transgender athletes, rising travel costs, Budd bludgeons McCrory and more
(Drew Angerer/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Charlotteans! It is Thursday, May 19 and a 30% chance ofrain in today's forecast is met with a high of 93 and low of 69. Rain chances persist but are less likely this weekend, allowing readers to check out the Carolina BBQ Festival at Camp North End on Sunday or visit hidden oases with the Secret Gardens of Fourth Ward 2022 tour both days.
Read full storyRace results Wednesday in Charlotte: Cawthorn concedes, Hornets get 13th pick, conductor's exit and more
The Donald Trump-backed Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) conceded Tuesday's primary to 11th Congressional District candidate Chuck Edwards.(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Charlotte! Today's Roundup is a decisive one as we list candidates who won Tuesday's primary elections in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and North Carolina. Rep. Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina's 11th District conceded against fellow Republican Chuck Edwards following controversies. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden will remain top cop despite jail issues and former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannonwon't have a shot at an at-large City Council seat.
Read full storyVoting Tuesday in Charlotte: StarMed formula handout today, Dessert Wars, inmate's wrong release and more
This week starts with baby formula and ends with sweets; StarMed is handing out infant food amid a shortage and a festival has the treats.(Bryam Blanco/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning Charlotte and welcome to a Tuesday, May 17 Roundup. When voters head to various schools, community centers and other election sites to cast ballots in North Carolina's statewide primary today, they can expect a high of 86 and low of 59.
Read full storyMonday in the Queen City: 3 weekend shootings, lithium litigation, carbon cancellation, game bar and more
Coastal windmills like this could eventually dot North Carolina's coast after Duke Energy won an offshore wind lease auction.(Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Whether readers like to wake up with a coffee and croissant from Amélie's or sip corporate caffeine from Starbucks, we hope anyone who puts eyes on today's Roundup feels energized as two stories deal with power sources. As the world faces a lithium shortage, a mining operation is facing pushback in Gaston County over attempts to startdigging.
Read full storyRainy Friday in Charlotte: Board rules on CMPD, dump truck driver ruled asleep, Hurricanes in Game 7 and more
(Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning and welcome to the end of the workweek, Charlotte! Any weekend warriors should carry an umbrella today and tomorrow as Weather.com predicts a 70% chance of rain starting around 2 p.m. today and continuing through the early hours of tomorrow.
Read full storyMerger Thursday in Charlotte: Atrium expands, Gov. Cooper's budget asks, CMS bus crash follow-up
Announced Wednesday, a new merger will see Charlotte's largest hospital system join with the biggest care provider in Milwaukee.(Cytonn Photography/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Welcoming you to the last rain-free day of the workweek, this Thursday, May 12 Queen City Roundup shares stories relating to budgets, buses, businesses and boards.
Read full storyWednesday in Charlotte: Atrium testing kids' COVID vaccine, Queens U moves to D1, bus crash and more
Currently there is no COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5. Atrium's clinical trial looks to add to a data pool to expand that group.(Pedro Vilela/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Greeting Charlotte, and hopefully you're ready for some momentum on this Wednesday, May 11. Today's Roundup is all about moving up — or down, depending who you ask. Staying the same is this week's sunny skies, which carry a Weather.com-ordained high of 81 and low of 60.
Read full storyTuesday in Charlotte: SC 'quakes, Weddington division denied, LGBTQ film fest and more
Since the start of 2022, experts have detected more than two dozen earthquakes across South Carolina. Five occurred on Monday.(Dimas Ardian/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Greetings and welcome to a sunny Tuesday, May 10, Charlotteans! This week's warm weather trend continues with a high of 80 and an overnight low of 52, while the rain predicted in Friday's and Saturday's forecasts has transitioned to thunderstorms.
Read full storyMonday in Charlotte: Shopping center shooting, CMS's new principal policy, spooky NC sites and more
Friday marks the unluckiest day of the year.(Anne Nygård/Unsplash) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, Charlotte! Readers' warm weekends will transition into a similarly sunny workweek, with Monday, May 9 kicking it off with a Vitamin D-infused sky and 74-degree high. Tuesday and Wednesday continue the clear-skyed trend, but expect clouds on Thursday and high chances of rain on Friday and Saturday, according to Weather.com.
Read full storyWindy TGIF in Charlotte: Jail pregnancy program, Duke's solar fees, Pence prays for Roe v. Wade and more
Former Vice President Mike Pence plead for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade via prayer during a South Carolina visit on Thursday.(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) Good morning, QCR Readers, and welcome to the weekend, courtesy of a Friday, May 6 update. Today's 84-degree high in Charlotte will be buffeted by strong winds and, possibly, hail, showers and thunderstorms, That's according to a Thursday report from a South Carolina National Weather Service station, which also sets a "slight chance" for a tornado.
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