John Connaughton, gregarious UNC Charlotte economist and mentor, dies at age 78
For nearly five decades, UNC Charlotte professor John Connaughton was the go-to voice for business leaders looking for clear economic insights in North Carolina and the region . The popular economist died Wednesday, June 24, according to his obituary . He was 78. UNC Charlotte and its Belk College of Business are now m
Charlotte med student makes cross-country bike trip in honor of grandfather battling cancer
JH West also had friends alongside him, including a classmate.
Fort Mill police searching for armed suspect
Police say if you see anyone matching this description, do not approach the person.
Group proposes alternatives to toll lanes for I-77 South project
Sustain Charlotte has released a report suggesting that more than just adding lanes to I-77 South is needed to ease congestion, and has proposed nine key recommendations for improving traffic flow.
A new Publix in Charlotte could land at planned University City shopping center
Publix Super Markets is poised for further growth in Charlotte as part of a proposed redevelopment of The Commons at Chancellor Park in University City, where there’s already a specialty grocer. New York-based Brixmor Property Group , which owns and operates the center at 8101 University City Blvd. , has requested a co
18-year-old charged after 70 shots fired into Charlotte home
An 18-year-old is facing charges after about 70 shots were fired into a north Charlotte home, killing a pet cat, with digital evidence linking him to the crime. An 18-year-old is facing charges after investigators say about 70 shots were fired into a north Charlotte home, killing a pet cat earlier this year.
Property tax rates to rise in 4 of NC’s 5 biggest counties
Months before North Carolina voters decide whether to limit growth in local property tax levies, four of the state’s five most populous counties have raised their property tax rates for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026. Only Mecklenburg County balanced its budget without a rate increase.
‘Operation Nite Shade’ nets 21 arrests in Sugar Creek area of Charlotte
Police said the June 15–21 operation focused on removing dangerous criminals, drugs, and guns from the Sugar Creek and Reagan Road corridor.
For first time in 25 years, American adds Charlotte service to SW Florida city
American Airlines plans to add nonstop flights from Charlotte to Naples, Florida in December, bringing commercial flights back to the Paradise Coast city for the first time in nearly 25 years. American will operate twice-daily nonstop flights between the southwest Florida destination and Charlotte Douglas International
Aberdeen Lake Park gets a facelift
Aberdeen Lake Park received a facelift just in time for the Fourth of July celebration. The Town of Aberdeen announced in its Bon Accord newsletter the completion of several Aberdeen Lake Park projects with a “big one” coming soon. The planned capital projects were listed in the newsletter...
