Charlotte

Another Charlotte-based bank is making a change to its minimum wage. Fifth Third Bancorp announced Tuesday that it will increase its minimum hourly pay to $20. The wage increase will begin on July 4. The change will impact 362 North and South Carolina workers. Bank president, Tim Spence, says the raise will make a “meaningful […]

Renting in Charlotte is becoming more expensive. Those looking to renew their leases may find that their new rates come with a steep increase. The average monthly rent in March was $1,741. Charlotte landlord and tenant attorney Andrew Gordon said that landlords have the right to increase rental prices following the end of a lease. […]

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education voted to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston’s contract. Board members voted 7-2 during Tuesday’s emergency meeting. Winston’s employment contract was set to end in June 2025.  Board of Education Chairperson Elyse Dashew said the board believes that a different leader is needed to help student outcomes. Read the full story here.

On Tuesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board voted 7-2 to terminate Superintendent Earnest Winston contract’s after three years with the district. The school announced Monday that an emergency meeting would be held Tuesday afternoon to discuss “matters related to Superintendent Contracts and Attendant Personnel Items.” Since the school district decided to terminate Winston “for convenience,” he will […]

Flight prices may be increasing, but don’t let that stop your summer fun. If you plan to fly out of Charlotte for your summer trips, here are some tips to help you save more money: Fly Indirectly  Passengers can often save money by booking flights with one stop instead of booking flights that fly directly […]

The CMS Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss "matters related to Superintendent [Earnest Winston] Contracts and Attendant Personnel Items."

Homes are becoming less available while prices are increasing in the Charlotte housing market. This dynamic is especially tough for first-time homebuyers. Mortgage rates are steadily rising with current rates increasing to 5% for the first time in over 10 years. In March, Charlotte’s home prices were up 20.6% compared to last year. Experts advise […]

Charlotte SHOUT! is wrapping up its three-weekend festival. The festival connects the community by celebrating Charlotte’s art, music, and creativity. This last weekend is focusing on food. Organizers plan to create a culinary tour experience with samples from Charlotte restaurants. The last day for food will be Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Read […]

Easter is this Sunday. If you’re looking for plans for the family, look no further. There are several family-fun Easter events taking place around the Charlotte area. Saturday, April 16   Easter Bunny Express at the N.C. Transportation Museum Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Price: $5.00-14.00 Location: North Carolina Transportation Museum 2nd Annual Optimist […]

While some COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, others are still in place. Charlotte Area Transit System officials reminded riders that masks are still required onboard until May 3rd. The mandate applies to all passengers and is in compliance with federal TSA requirements. Although the county-wide mandate was repealed by the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners effective February […]