The North Carolina Senate passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana in a bipartisan vote, with a final vote pending. The bill's success in the Senate contrasts with historical resistance in the state House.

Mecklenburgh County Public Health received recognition for their equity efforts from WFAE's EQUALibrium Awards, honoring significant community contributions to race and equity.

Kannapolis receives nearly $1 million for new communications tower to improve emergency response in northwest Cabarrus County, with funds approved by Congress and President Biden.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in Charlotte conducted a training for law enforcement on investigating overdoses, highlighting the importance of accountability, saving lives, and community aid.

Charlotte receives the Gold Level What Works Cities Certification from Bloomberg Philanthropies, highlighting its exemplary use of data in governance and improving residents' quality of life.

A meeting of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners turned heated when a Pride Month proclamation was not added to the agenda due to procedural deadlines, despite support and contention from commissioners and the community.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued during the last week in Charlotte.

Browse a roundup of building permits issued in the last week in Charlotte.