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Charlotte Ex-Councilman Bokhari and Police Chief Jennings' Feud Leads to Six-Figure Settlement, Community Trust at Stake
Text messages reveal a feud between ex-Councilman Bokhari and Police Chief Jennings, with a settlement paid by Charlotte.
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Charlotte city attorney says nothing from closed session can be discussed. State law says otherwise
Interim Charlotte City Attorney Anthony Fox said Wednesday there are criminal penalties for elected officials to disclose ...
Charlotte Mecklenburg FOP to hold no-confidence vote against Chief Jennings
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police Board of Directors voted to begin the process of holding a Vote of No ...
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Mayor, Council Members Denounce Watlington’s Claims of Illegal Behavior
Mayor Vi Lyles joined five city council members and the city attorney to deny and denounce comments made by Dr. Victoria ...
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Local News Roundup: City Council controversy; Griffin concedes; REAL ID begins; Charlotte Checkers push through playoffs
Republican N.C. Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin concedes. The Charlotte city budget is proposed, but a closed-door ...
Fayetteville City Council approves youth curfew, but not everyone is on board
Charlotte’s Youth Protection Ordinance imposes a curfew for minors under 16. Children 12 and under must be indoors by 10 p.m.
Fee increases, animal care moves, pay raises: What’s in Charlotte’s proposed ’26 budget
Fee increases will also raise Charlotte Water bills by about $5.47 a month under the proposed budget, and Storm Water ...