Fri, Jul 20 2018

As Charlotte closed in on winning the 2020 Republican National Convention, city officials — and the GOP — pushed back against the idea that the city had no other serious competition. Before a 6-5 City Council vote Monday to approve…

Charlotte Observer – Joseph Person – Jul 18, 5:00 PM

After the Panthers wrapped up minicamp last month in Charlotte, veteran linebacker Thomas Davis made it very clear he hoped to play beyond the 2018 season. In the five weeks since, Davis has taken some time off, vacationed with his family and…

News & Observer – Paul A. Specht – Jul 18, 5:00 PM

If money talked, it might tell some incumbent Republican legislators to watch their backs. Each of the 170 state House and Senate seats are up for election. If Democrats pick up either four House seats or six Senate seats in the November election…

The challenges and opportunities facing the restaurant business in our growing city and the arrival of new eateries coupled with the departure of some old favorites. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Charlotte's restaurant…

On the eve of what's expected to be a formal vote to bring the 2020 Republican convention to Charlotte, city officials and business leaders planned to descend on Austin for the announcement. Meanwhile, Mecklenburg Republicans plan to hold a…