Caleb Theodros

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center in Charlotte will host its 12th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair on August 8, offering free school supplies, health screenings, and low-cost medical and dental services. The event includes free bookbags, food, music, games, and vendor booths, with free health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, and HIV. Uninsured individuals can access discounted physicals, dental cleanings, and free immunizations for children under 18.

House Bill 377 in North Carolina proposes changes to judicial discipline, allowing the state Supreme Court to censure, suspend, or remove trial judges without recommendations from the Judicial Standards Commission. The bill also grants the Chief Justice power to suspend judges without pay under specific conditions, and it faces criticism for potentially politicizing the judicial system. The Senate passed the bill along party lines, with a final vote scheduled for Wednesday.

North Carolina lawmakers and Charlotte business owners are advocating for stricter regulations on towing practices, citing incidents of predatory behavior and lack of oversight. They reference past investigations revealing unlicensed tow truck drivers and problematic business relationships, with plans to refile a bill that includes state permits for tow operators and mandatory signage for property owners.

Charlotte City Council will vote Monday night to select an interim mayor from five finalists. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros. A candidate needs six or more votes to win outright, otherwise a runoff will occur.

The Black Political Caucus of Charlotte endorsed Harold Cogdell Jr. for the interim mayoral seat. Cogdell is one of five finalists vying for the position after Mayor Vi Lyles stepped down last month. The other finalists include Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros.

Charlotte city council interviewed five finalists for interim mayor, including Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell and NC State Senator Caleb Theodros. The applicants discussed strategies for intergovernmental relations, post-I-77 widening support steps, and balancing business and community priorities.

Charlotte City Council interviewed five finalists for interim mayor on June 18. The council will vote to select the interim mayor on June 22, with the term lasting from July 2026 to December 2027. Current mayor Vi Lyles will step down at the end of June.

The Charlotte interim mayoral race features five candidates facing final interviews by the city council on Thursday, with a decision expected by Monday. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Robert Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros.

Five finalists are competing for the interim mayor position in Charlotte. The candidates include Harold Cogdell, Carrie Cook, Rob Harrington, James Mitchell, and Caleb Theodros. City council will interview them on Thursday, with a final vote expected on Monday.