Remains of WWII Soldier Return to Charlotte
The remains of 1st Sgt. Sherman MacDonald, who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in 1942, arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Charlotte Politics News
In Charlotte, politics news means city hall decisions, local and state elections, and policy fights that reach residents directly. This page covers the civic life of the city as it plays out across government and public debate.
Elections
Live Poll
Do you believe university campuses should be required to provide on-campus polling locations for students?
UNC Charlotte Students Must Vote at Off-Campus Sites
No polling centers are available on the UNC Charlotte campus for early voting through October 31.
Unions
Live Poll
Do you support increasing teacher compensation to improve the quality of your local public schools?
Charlotte Schools Finalize Four-Year Teacher Contract
The district and its education association reached a new labor agreement that runs through 2028.
Immigration
ICE Detained Orange High Graduate in Charlotte
Authorities apprehended an Orange County teenager during a scheduled asylum meeting on Thursday.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Do you believe grassroots efforts are the most effective way to increase voter participation in your area?
Charlotte Grassroots Groups Boost Voter Engagement
Advocates are working to increase registration and access for students and formerly incarcerated residents in Charlotte.
More in Politics
Coverage takes in council votes, ballot results, budget and zoning decisions, and the statements of officials and candidates that generate debate. It reaches across the city and the communities around it wherever a local policy question crosses the line. Decisions made in Raleigh and Washington often land in Charlotte budgets and courtrooms, so state and federal action is followed where it affects the city. Public opinion shifts and turnout patterns are tracked alongside the formal votes that follow them.