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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings delivers remarks prior to the Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb at Bank of America Stadium, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in 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.