Nearly 40 Years Later, Ted Haney Still Returns to Charlotte Fire Published on November 12, 2026 At 91, retired Charlotte firefighter Ted Haney still visits Firehouse 17, sharing memories from nearly 30 years of service and wearing the watch he received upon his retirement in 1987. Tagged as: , Public Safety
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon: Street Closures Published on November 12, 2026 Road closures for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon will begin on Nov. 13, 2026. Tagged as: , Events, Mobility
Our Veterans: Julian Means, Charlotte Firefighter & Former Apprentice Published on November 11, 2026 Veteran Julian Means joined the City of Charlotte through the Office of Workforce Development's apprenticeship program. He is now a seasoned firefighter with the Charlotte Fire Department. Tagged as: , Honors & Awards, Jobs, Public Safety
Council Member Victoria Watlington to Hold Town Hall Published on November 10, 2026 Charlotte is closing in on one million neighbors. This town hall will count down the Top 10 plays that shaped Charlotte and the chance to call the next play. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City of Charlotte Celebrates 2026 Sustainability Award Winners Published on November 10, 2026 For the second year in a row, the city’s Office of Sustainability and Resilience (OSR) partnered with Charlotte Business Journal on its Best Places to Work Program, sponsoring a Sustainability Award category. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment
Response and Cleanup Underway Following Diesel Fuel Spill Published on November 09, 2026 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) responded to a diesel fuel spill reported Sunday, November 8, at Atrium Health’s Mercy Hospital on Vail Avenue in Charlotte. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Sparkhouse Uptown: Making History in a Historic Space Published on November 09, 2026 The commercial building at 500 North Tryon St. has long been a space where creativity and industry collide. From its construction in 1921 as an automobile showroom to its time housing former Mayor Harvey Gantt’s innovative architecture firm, the historic structure has remained a steadfast fixture of Uptown’s First Ward. Now, it’s home to a place that honors legacy while moving the city forward. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business & Economy
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon: What's New in 2026? Published on November 07, 2026 Charlotte's premier race returns on Nov. 14, 2026, with new leadership in the Charlotte Sports Foundation. Tagged as: , Events, Health & Lifestyle
Charlotte City Council to Hold Special Meeting November 9 Published on November 06, 2026 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss policy items and to consider and take action on any agenda items for the regular Charlotte City Council Business meeting portions previously scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. in room 267. Tagged as: , Media Releases
No Delay to Veterans Day Waste Collection Schedule Published on November 06, 2026 City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect residential garbage, recycling and yard waste on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Bulky waste will be collected as scheduled. Tagged as: , Media Releases