Local and state leaders celebrated a construction milestone for the Katie Blessing Center, which is scheduled to become North Carolina's largest pediatric behavioral health facility by early 2027.

On Tuesday, July 21, Mecklenburg County health officials said there was a total of 29 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1.

Charlotte and Triangle-area case counts continue to rise.

The county is set to vote on whether to reverse its rejection of the I-77 toll lane project, and we’ll see which way he’s leaning. Plus, the state finally has a budget — after a long delay — and we’ll look at how the county dealt with the uncertainty surrounding it.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department teamed up with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office for a coordinated operation aimed at making Charlotte safer.

Small monthly stipends in Durham and Mecklenburg are boosting housing stability for people leaving prison. Counties will use the research to decide next steps.