Many candidates describe Charlotte City Council as not transparent and dysfunctional, but as Mayor Vi Lyles seeks a fifth ...

Krista Bokhari is running for the District 6 seat in Charlotte after her husband, Tariq Bokhari, left the position earlier this year for a job as the number two in President Trump’s transportation ...

There’s a crowded field in the Democratic primary this year — 10 candidates have signed up to run for four at-large seats.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is seeking a fifth term. She is facing challenges from Jaraun “Gemini” Boyd, Delter Kenny Guin III, ...

CHARLOTTE — North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek is investigating the $305,000 settlement between the City of Charlotte ...

After weeks of secrecy, city leaders have finally provided some answers about the settlement made in closed session with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings. As it turns out, the ...

Chief Johnny Jennings listens to speakers upset about the killing of George Floyd in June 2020 outside the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. Jeff Siner [email protected] ...

Amid police chief Johnny Jennings announcing his retirement and $305,000 separation agreement, city of Charlotte hasn’t responded to public records requests.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department announced Saturday its Police Chief Johnny Jennings plans to retire at the end of the year, concluding a 33-year career with the department.

Jennings told a new Charlotte newsletter he will retire from the department on Jan. 1, 2026, and that he received $305,000 in a separation agreement.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings announced his year-end retirement on Sunday. Now, the city manager will begin a national search to find Jennings’ replacement.

Jennings told a new Charlotte newsletter he will retire from the department on Jan. 1, 2026, and that he received $305,000 in a separation agreement.