News across Greater Charlotte

US House healthcare hearing in Charlotte covers Medicaid fraud, CON
A Charlotte field hearing put North Carolina’s CON law and Medicaid expansion financing at the center of a debate over waste, hospital competition, and rural care.

Cabarrus school board seeks dismissal of federal restroom suit
The Cabarrus County school board is seeking dismissal of a federal lawsuit challenging a high school’s decision to allow biological male students to use female restrooms.

Government would accept probation, restitution for Tiawana Brown
Federal prosecutors would accept probation and restitution as part of next week’s sentencing of former Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown and her two daughters on fraud charges.

Rowan County Names Wellsville NY native Jodi Hand Bailey as First Communications Director
Bailey is a Wellsville High School and Alfred University graduate From Rowan County, North Carolina Salisbury, NC – Rowan County has named Jodi Bailey as its first Communications Director, establishing a […]

Trump-linked PAC targets NC Senate, congressional races
Trump-linked super PAC has reserved $5 million in NC’s Senate race and $310,000 in NC-11 as the president prepares to visit Gastonia.
Queen City Nerve Announces Immediate Closure
Having launched in December 2018, Queen City Nerve has proudly published around 200 print newspapers, 100+ podcasts and thousands of online pieces covering local news as well as the city’s …
OPINION: Gov. Stein Should Veto Bill That Gives More Power to Hyper-Partisan Chief Justice Paul Newby
Before the far-right flank of the state legislature went home to focus on their reelection campaigns, they passed two more bills to give their friends more power. Many folks have …
Franz Ferdinand Headlines Neighborhood Theatre Reopening with High-Energy Show
After two long months with the doors closed, Neighborhood Theatre reopened on Tuesday with a performance by Franz Ferdinand. The Scottish indie-rock band performed for nearly 90 minutes to a …
NC AG Jackson: Duke Energy Gave Wrong Info About Rate Hike Under Oath
In the latest volley in a public feud between North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson and Duke Energy, Jackson accused the utility of providing incorrect information under oath. Kendal Bowman, …
‘Million Dollar Quartet’ Raises Cain in Cornelius
By some cosmic coincidence, the publication of Rolling Stone’s special edition listing of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” in late 2004 anticipated the great flowering of jukebox musicals …
6 Artists to Watch for at Charlotte Pride 2026
While Pride Month has come and gone for much of the country, in Charlotte, festivities are still to come. Charlotte Pride 2026 will take place on Aug. 15-16 in Uptown, …
Council Quickies: Trump’s Model Cities Initiative Meets Resistance
Charlotte City Council returned from its summer recess with a business meeting on Monday, with two action preview items taking up much of the evening. Council discussed potential changes to …