City of Charlotte

High-traffic areas in east Charlotte achieved a historic safety milestone in July, going the entire month without pedestrian or bicyclist fatalities. City officials credit this success to recent investments like improved crosswalks and intersections. The City of Charlotte plans maintaining this approach with further upgrades, including a $65 million initiative for Shamrock Drive and Eastway Drive.

The City of Charlotte may establish regulations for e-bikes, hover boards, and personal electric scooters due to safety concerns. Current regulations on these motorized rides are limited, and city leaders note public worries about riding alongside cars on main roads.

The Matheson Avenue bridge in Charlotte will remain closed until Halloween for construction to add bike lanes and widen sidewalks. Drivers are directed to use 36th Street as an alternate route between North Tryon Street and The Plaza.

Homeowners in west Charlotte's Wesley Heights neighborhood oppose plans to convert two historic homes into short-term, single-room rental units, fearing increased transient traffic and disruption. The properties on Woodruff Place, owned by MLH Investment Group and an adjacent entity, are being modified to accommodate up to six bedrooms each, sparking community efforts to halt the changes through petitions and city interventions.

BrickTop’s is opening a second location in Ballantyne, replacing the former Red Robin at 3415 Toringdon Way. The new restaurant, part of the 'BrickTops Ballantyne' land development plan, is scheduled to open in spring 2027 and will occupy a 0.38-acre outparcel at the retail center.

Construction has begun on safety projects along Arrowwood Road in Charlotte, addressing long-standing concerns from residents like Wanda Holmes, who survived a hit-and-run accident there in 2024. The improvements, part of the Arrowwood Strategic Investment Area program, include pedestrian beacons and upgraded bus stops funded by a $55 million bond referendum and a newly approved one-cent sales tax.

Anson County restaurants are struggling under a 10-day boil water advisory, forcing closures or operational changes. The city of Charlotte is providing water through a mutual aid agreement, while businesses like Jon G’s Barbecue and Zilla Pizza implement measures such as hauling potable water and using bottled water for food preparation to remain open.

The City of Charlotte is encouraging residents to request free tree plantings to expand its tree canopy and mitigate heat. The city aims to plant 800 trees annually and achieve 50% canopy coverage by 2050, focusing on areas with historically lower tree density. Residents can apply via a portal for trees planted in city right of way, with landscape management selecting appropriate species based on location.

A WBTV investigation found Charlotte councilmembers spent taxpayer funds on trips they did not attend or had questionable ties to city business. Councilmember Renee Johnson spent $4,675 on brain injury conferences, while Councilman James 'Smuggie' Mitchell incurred $2,488 in costs for cancelled trips to Boston and a municipal conference.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles will resign at the end of June, according to a statement. She has decided it is time to step down from her position. The resignation will take effect at the end of June.