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A man was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon after police said he brought a gun onto a Charlotte light rail platform. According to court records, 28-year-old Thomas Paul was arrested at the East/West Boulevard station in South End. Police responded after reports of an armed person and found Paul matching the caller’s description. Officers said […]
A former top executive with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office has filed a federal lawsuit against Sheriff Garry McFadden, claiming she was wrongfully fired after raising concerns about pay disparities. Angelia Riggsbee, who was dismissed in November 2024, alleges she was retaliated against for pointing out wage gaps between Black and white employees. The lawsuit […]
Elon University and Queens University of Charlotte are moving forward with a merger expected to be finalized in summer 2026. Once complete, Elon will take over the operations of Queens. Jesse Cureton, acting president of Queens, wrote: “This is not a merger born of necessity, but of vision. It is a bold, proactive step to […]
A growing memorial continues to build at Charlotte’s East-West Boulevard station, where 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed in August. Flowers, candles, and personal messages now cover the platform where she was tragically killed. On Friday, community members gathered at Marshall Park to remember Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee who came to Charlotte to flee from […]
Newly released jail recordings shed light on the man accused of fatally stabbing 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train last month. Police say Decarlos Brown attacked Zarutska on Aug. 22 as the train headed toward the East/West Boulevard Station. The 34-year-old, a repeat offender, is now facing both state and federal charges […]
The Carolina Panthers have parted ways with an employee after a social media post mocked the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the team reported Thursday. Charlie Rock, who served as the Panthers’ football communications coordinator, is no longer with the organization, WCNC confirmed. In a statement, the team said, “The views expressed by our […]
OREM, UT — The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, who was killed on Wednesday during a campus event at Utah Valley University. The man pictured is thin, wearing jeans, a black long-sleeve shirt with an American flag, sunglasses, and a hat. Investigators say they’ve […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – In its local primary yesterday, Charlotte Democrat voters opted to largely stay the course – despite national attention over the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on the light rail line. Help Pete’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to […]
“She’s got to get the hell out.” That’s how Daniel Redford reacted to Mayor Vi Lyles winning the primary on Tuesday. Redford is the president of the local Fraternal Order of Police, representing 17-hundred officers who want a new mayor elected in November. “The mayor has not said a damn word about anything,” Redford said, […]
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles secured the Democratic nomination in Tuesday’s primary, positioning her for a November re-election bid as the city faces growing national attention over public safety. Lyles won decisively with 70.75% of the vote, far outpacing challenger Brendan Maginnis, who finished second with 12.19%. In total, 42,442 votes were cast, with results to […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn, publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, joined me to discuss the murder of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail line, the Charlotte Mayor’s third attempt at a response, and the media coverage of it. Help Pete’s Walk to […]
Mayor Vi Lyles announced Monday that Charlotte will boost security across its public transit system following the deadly stabbing of a 23-year-old woman on the city’s light rail. In a letter to residents dated Sept. 8, Lyles said there will be an immediate increase in security at Blue Line platforms along with stricter fare enforcement. […]
