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

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

Democratic incumbent Councilmember Tiawana Brown is facing two challengers, Joi Mayo and Warren Turner. A third challenger, ...

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

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 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.

A majority of the Charlotte City Council voted in closed session to give police Chief Johnny Jennings a $305,000 settlement. Nearly $60,000 of that money will increase his pension.

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] ...

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

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.

For more coverage of the At-Large race, watch the Political Beat on August 31 at 11:30 am and 11:30 pm on Channel 9 and 10:30 ...