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Charlotte City Council Reverses Stance, Approves I-77 South Toll Lanes with $300 Million Community Benefits Deal

Charlotte City Council Reverses Stance, Approves I-77 South Toll Lanes with $300 Million Community Benefits Deal

The Charlotte City Council has voted 7-4 to reverse its previous opposition and rejoin the construction of toll lanes along I-77 South. This decision comes after a heated public debate and includes a memorandum of agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to establish a binding community benefits plan. This plan commits at least $300 million, generated through a public-private partnership, to neighborhoods directly impacted by the construction. Council members supporting the reversal cited the creation of legally binding contracts for community benefits and the threat of nearly $70 million in fines and loss of state and federal funding under a state budget provision passed after the council initially rescinded its support in May. The project had previously faced opposition due to concerns about its impact on historically Black neighborhoods and environmental issues.

North Carolina offensive tackle will visit Tennessee for Texas game

North Carolina offensive tackle will visit Tennessee for Texas game

Tennessee will host a 2028 offensive tackle from North Carolina during the Texas football game.

Charlotte Hornets Announce Expanded Broadcast Partnership with Gray Media for 2026-27 NBA Season

Charlotte Hornets Announce Expanded Broadcast Partnership with Gray Media for 2026-27 NBA Season

Charlotte Hornets Announce Expanded Broadcast Partnership with Gray Media for 2026-27 NBA Season

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Intervenes in WakeMed-Atrium Health Deal, Securing Concessions Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Intervenes in WakeMed-Atrium Health Deal, Securing Concessions Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has intervened in the proposed combination of Atrium Health and WakeMed Health & Hospitals, negotiating improvements to the deal. This intervention follows months of public hearings, negotiations, and controversy surrounding the merger. The Wake County commissioners recently approved the combination with a 5-2 vote, granting Atrium Health significant control over Raleigh-based WakeMed. Atrium has pledged a $2 billion investment and 3,300 jobs for Wake County, while WakeMed asserts the need for Atrium to enhance its competitiveness against larger healthcare systems. Governor Stein's office secured two key commitments from Atrium: the $2 billion investment will originate from Atrium's own funds, not WakeMed's, and price increases will be capped at 1.5 times the annual increase in Medicare costs for a five-year period. The deal now awaits review by federal regulators and the state attorney general's office, with both Governor Stein and State Treasurer Brad Briner calling for...

Kendall Smith Concludes Broadcasting Roles with Charlotte Knights and Checkers, Announces Departure from Charlotte

Kendall Smith Concludes Broadcasting Roles with Charlotte Knights and Checkers, Announces Departure from Charlotte

Kendall Smith Concludes Broadcasting Roles with Charlotte Knights and Checkers, Announces Departure from Charlotte

AT Seeks Hybrid Call Center Sales Representatives in Charlotte

AT Seeks Hybrid Call Center Sales Representatives in Charlotte

AT Seeks Hybrid Call Center Sales Representatives in Charlotte

West Virginia owned Charlotte in more ways than one Saturday night

West Virginia owned Charlotte in more ways than one Saturday night

WVU took over Charlotte on the field and in the stands.

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Controversial I-77 South Toll Lane Project Amid Community Opposition and State Pressure

Charlotte City Council to Vote on Controversial I-77 South Toll Lane Project Amid Community Opposition and State Pressure

The Charlotte City Council is scheduled to vote on the future of the I-77 South toll lane expansion project. This project, which has been in development since 2014, aims to add toll lanes from Uptown Charlotte to the South Carolina state line. The council previously rescinded its support for the project in May, effectively halting it. However, state leaders responded by drafting legislation that would require counties to reimburse tens of millions of dollars already invested in the expansion. Following this, state transportation leaders offered a $300 million incentive package to revive the project, bringing it back to the council for reconsideration. Community members and city leaders have expressed concerns about the project's extreme costs, potential damage to historic neighborhoods in west Charlotte, and increased noise levels. Revised maps in March attempted to address some neighborhood concerns, but opposition persists.

ACC Coaching Is In A New Era

ACC Coaching Is In A New Era

The times, they are a-changin’

Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas

Charlotte Hornets Secure Streaming Deal with DAZN, Expanding Game Access in Carolinas

ACC Power Rankings (Week 4)

ACC Power Rankings (Week 4)

One Quarter of the Season Down and Several Playoff Contenders are Emerging

Let’s Grade Our Game Against Virginia

Let’s Grade Our Game Against Virginia

Y’all. Y’ALL. I’m writing this a day after Charlotte, and my voice is still a little rough from Saturday night. My wife and I made the trip down for the Duke’s Mayo Classic, and this was our first major college football game together in person. I’m not even going to lie—I was nervous. Virginia would […]