Charlotte-area transportation leaders are facing a decision on the future of a proposed I-77 South express toll-lane project, an issue with long-term implications for regional commuting.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in a parking lot in east Charlotte. Police said an altercation preceded the shooting.

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More than thirty thousand Gaston County students returned to school as the district rolled out a new strategic plan and bus-safety upgrades for the new academic year.

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One year after the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, riders and city leaders say increased security presence and fare enforcement are among the most visible changes on Charlotte's light rail system.

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Grier Middle School principal Dr. Jessica Mellon is beginning the school year with a hands-on approach while balancing the daily operations of the Gaston County school.

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Concord has completed an eighteen-million-dollar filtration system designed to reduce so-called forever chemicals in drinking water after a three-year construction project.

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Thunderstorms moving across the Charlotte region prompted a ground stop at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, creating another round of potential flight delays for travelers.

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Heavy rain and severe thunderstorms moving through the Charlotte region Friday have made power outages a concern. Duke Energy outages were being tracked as conditions developed, with the possibility of localized disruptions even where widespread damage did not occur.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library readers are facing unusually long waits for some popular books. Demand for certain titles has grown enough that readers can wait months, reflecting the gap between the number of copies available and the number of people requesting the same titles.

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Charlotte's growing medical innovation district is preparing to add something it hasn't had yet: residents.

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