Joi Mayo

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department restricted Uptown food vendors from operating after midnight in an effort to reduce late-night crime. While some residents support the policy due to overall drops in violent crime, small business owners report devastating financial consequences, such as a 40% drop in sales. This conflict highlights competing priorities between public safety and supporting local commerce.

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.