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🌳 Fred Alexander Park reopens
Fred Alexander Park, a six-acre park in west Charlotte, has reopened after significant renovations. What to expect: The park includes new outdoor workout equipment, game tables and a pump track. There are also swings and a half basketball court in addition to the existing playground and full court. Stop by:...
Local News Roundup: Presidential candidates visit NC; Matthews board opposes transit sales tax; CMS news heats up as new school year approaches
Both major ticket presidential candidates visit North Carolina this week to talk economy. We'll discuss former President Trump's speech in Asheville on Wednesday and preview Vice President Harris' visit to Raleigh on Friday. The Matthews town board voted unanimously this week to oppose the one-cent sales tax for transit expansion...
CMS ready to open new Ballantyne Ridge High School to 2,500 students
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Leaders with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are excited to finally see the fruits of their labor with the grand opening of Ballantyne Ridge High School this fall. It’s been two years since the district broke ground for Ballantyne Ridge High School and now they’re just days away...
Sustain Charlotte calls for Silver Line train to Matthews
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sustain Charlotte, a community nonprofit advocating for what they call smart land use and transportation choices, says they support a plan for a one-cent sales tax despite the plan's "political compromise." Last week, governments from five of six towns in Mecklenburg County — Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville,...
Charlotte Marks First Anniversary of Ella B. Scarborough Center with 'Saturdays on Stitt' Event
Mark your calendars for a community celebration happening in Charlotte this weekend. The Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center is commemorating its first anniversary with an event dubbed Saturdays on Stitt. According to Mecklenburg County News, festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and continue until 2 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 17, at the center's location on 430 Stitt Road.
Yes, items sent to the Mecklenburg Recycling Center that qualify for recycling do get recycled
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County's recycling service has been around for decades, but many people are questioning if the items that actually get put in their bins are recycled. To get the answer, WCNC Charlotte's Verify team went to a Mecklenburg County recycling center to see the operation up...
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