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Browse our press room for everything you need to know about the latest news from the Queen City. Here you'll find Charlotte's notable developments, announcements, facts and figures, and service bulletins.

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Officers Celebrated at 46th Annual Police-Community Relations Awards

Published on May 18, 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers were honored at the 46th annual Police-Community Relations Awards.

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Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Meeting on May 14

Published on May 13, 2026

Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to receive an update on the I-77 South
Express Lanes Project and to take any other actions related to the project.

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Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Meeting on May 11

Published on May 08, 2026

Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, located at 600 East Fourth Street, in Room 267.

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Mayor Lyles to Present 2026 Mayor's International Community Awards

Published on May 08, 2026

The City of Charlotte Mayor’s Office, in collaboration with Charlotte Economic Development and the Charlotte International Cabinet (CIC), will host the 28th Mayor’s International Community Awards (MICA) from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20.

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TreesCharlotte and City of Charlotte Partner to Protect Urban Forest

Published on May 05, 2026

This project is a great example of how local government and nonprofit organizations can work together to protect residents while continuing to grow Charlotte’s tree canopy.

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Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Invests in Public Safety, Mobility

Published on May 04, 2026

City Manager Marcus D. Jones presented the city’s Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget to the Mayor and members of City Council.

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Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Meeting May 4

Published on May 01, 2026

Charlotte City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, located at 600 East Fourth Street, in Room 267.

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Averitt Announces New Commitment to Charlotte

Published on April 29, 2026

Averitt, one of the nation’s leading transportation and supply chain management providers, has announced it will build a new regional campus near Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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City of Charlotte Introduces New Deputy City Manager

Published on April 27, 2026

The City of Charlotte announced Rebecca Hefner as the city’s newest Deputy City Manager. Dr. Raquishela Stewart will succeed Hefner as Director of the city’s Housing & Neighborhood Services Director.

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Small Business Month Returns to Charlotte with Events, Spotlights

Published on April 24, 2026

The monthlong celebration highlights local entrepreneurs as the
city advances new initiatives to connect small businesses to opportunity,
talent and growth.

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