Charlotte Adds Four-Way Stops After Child's Death
The Charlotte Department of Transportation plans new stop signs and warnings at Barrington and Lanecrest drives after a fatal hit-and-run.
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November 6, 2026
Board Weighs Boundary Shifts for Waddell, PalisadesCharlotte-Mecklenburg schools propose reassigning about 1,000 students as Palisades High School runs at 140% of capacity.
November 3, 2026
Metrolina Academy Ranks No. 2 Statewide in 2027 ListU.S. News & World Report's 2027 rankings place several Charlotte-area and Union County schools among North Carolina's top elementary and middle schools.
November 2, 2026
CMS Opens Magnet Lottery, Trims Program OfferingsCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools families have until December 11 to apply for magnet programs, which are being reduced under a broader overhaul plan.
October 28, 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Pause Bell Schedule ChangesThe school district delays proposed schedule adjustments while collecting feedback on busing solutions.
October 23, 2026
Students Fight at East Mecklenburg High SchoolOfficials used pepper spray to intervene during a fight that occurred near the school cafeteria.
October 21, 2026
Charlotte Schools to Adopt Community Model in 2027Six schools in the district will transition into community hubs to bolster local resources and family engagement.
September 24, 2026
Lumbee Students Explored Healthcare Careers at The PearlEight high school students from the Lumbee Tribe toured Charlotte’s innovation district for a STEAM program on July 15.
September 23, 2026
Mallard Creek Athlete Received UNC Scholarship OfferThe 2029 recruit and edge rusher earned the offer while attending a University of North Carolina lineman camp.