Local and breaking news from the Charlotte region

VA considering site near airport for medical complex

By Karen Garloch | E-mail | 8:32PM

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering a site near Tyvola Road and Billy Graham Parkway for a proposed 295,000-square-foot medical complex that would be the VA’s second location in Charlotte.

Inmate hurt in altercation with guard dies

By Ron Gallagher | E-mail | 8:19PM

Shon Demetrius McClain had been on life support at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh since he was involved in an altercation with a Wake County Sheriff’s Office detention officer on the evening of June 4.

CMPD Chief calls for a ban on assault weapons

By Cleve R. Wootson Jr. | E-mail | 8:17PM

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Rodney Monroe called for a national assault weapons ban on Tuesday, joining a growing number of police chiefs across the country who have said the assault-style weapons should be outlawed.

Debate forms around Rural Center’s oversight, future

By J. Andrew Curliss | E-mail | 8:09PM

Some board members promise more scrutiny, but caution that the center provides valuable help for rural areas. Gov. Pat McCrory wants big changes.

Monroe expected to name new city manager

By Adam Bell | E-mail | 7:08PM

The Monroe city council is expected to name a former Massachusetts official as their new city manager at a meeting Tuesday night, a source familiar with the process said.

Charlotte says Senate tax bill will cost city $31M a year

By Rick Rothacker and Steve Harrison | E-mail | 8:19PM

Charlotte is lobbying against the state Senate’s tax reform bill, saying it will cost the city at least $31 million a year in lost revenue and possibly require a property tax increase.

Union County school board seeks mediation over budget dispute

By Adam Bell | E-mail | 6:38PM

The Union County school board, unhappy with the amount of money it got from county commissioners in the new budget, voted 7-2 on Tuesday to seek mediation to try to resolve the dispute.

Meck commissioners to vote on budget, tax hike
York council approves 3 percent tax hike
NC Senate delays final vote on tax overhaul

DNC: Nearly $500,000 of equipment was lost or stolen in Charlotte | 5:56PM
Fisherman drowns, 2 saved in Lake Norman | 5:36PM
Teacher center gets another $250,000 pledge | 4:37PM
UNCC, United Way, Panthers team up | 4:36PM
Charlotte City Council member David Howard seeking reelection | 4:33PM
Firefighter hurt in south Charlotte house blaze | 3:54PM
2 shot during police drug operation near Hidden Valley Elementary | 7:44PM
Truck wreck blocks I-85/I-77 interchange | 7:37PM
Medical center evacuated after CO detected | 1:19PM
Youth orchestra will play in D.C. | 12:39PM
Spotty heavy rain possible again today | 12:43PM
Gaston police probe storage break-ins | 10:55AM
NASCAR'S Mike Harmon is charged with car, truck thefts | 2:19PM

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