Charlotte is looking at a new chapter in its history as Robert Harrington takes office as city’s 60th Mayor. After being sworn into office Wednesday morning, he promised a leadership style centered on collaboration, accountability, and long-term growth. In his inaugural remarks, Harrington thanked supporters, city employees, and community organizations for their commitment to Charlotte. […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer. He joined me to discuss five of the proposals from the North Carolina legislature to make changes to the state constitution. Two proposals have already been approved to go to […]
The Vince Coakley Radio Program | Thursday, May 21st, 2026. Hour 1 Segment 1 – Charlotte City employees proposed pay raises Segment 2 – Iran war update Segment 3 – Vince reads WBT text line reaction to proposed pay raises for CLT city employees Segment 4 – Getting rid of romanticism and unhealthy expectations […]
Good Morning BT with Bo Thompson and Beth Troutman | Thursday, May 21st, 2026. 6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Peabo Bumper Thursday 6:20 CRTPO pulls funding for I-77 toll project 6:35 I-77 tolls project funding pulled cont. 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Teen hiring expected to hit all-time high 7:05 Panthers Schedule reaction with Jim Szoke (Hall of Famer) 7:20 One animal that […]
6:05 Beth’s Song of the Day | Beth off until Monday | Tech gremlins get to Nick Craig 6:20 Hideous technical errors in WBT history 6:35 WBT Nostalgia with Bo, Jim and Dr. Laura 6:50 RAM Biz Update; Waymo set to expand driverless cars in Charlotte 7:05 WBT Text line reacts to Waymo coming to Charlotte 7:20 Nick Craig sends […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – A Mecklenburg County Commissioner is no longer at risk of being arrested, after she proved to the court that she successfully satisfied terms of her plea deal for a 2024 DWI. Plus, a GOP candidate’s home is the target of a drive-by shooting, mobs of minors […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Former North Carolina Gov. Roy “Cut ’em Loose” Cooper is claiming that the settlement with the ACLU and NAACP in 2021 to release 3,500 did not allow DeCarlos Brown, Jr. to be freed. But that’s only because Brown was already freed five months prior. Had he […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – US Attorney Russ Ferguson announced an 18-year old man from Mint Hill, NC was arrested before he could carry out a planned massacre on New Year’s Eve. Ferguson said Christian Sturdevant pledged loyalty to ISIS and planned to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Breaking news today after a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport killed an unknown number of people. Early reports are that the plane was registered to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s business. Plus, after the co-founder of Sycamore Brewery was charged with child rape, the business is […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Mecklenburg County Commissioners, the sheriff, court staff, and chief judge expressed great concern about a new state law that makes it harder to release defendants from jail who are facing serious crimes. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete’s Prep are free:https://patreon.com/petekalinershow […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Andrew Dunn is the publisher of Longleaf Politics and a contributing columnist to The Charlotte Observer, and he joined me to discuss the path forward for the Charlotte Republican party after the latest electoral drumming. Plus, Customs & Border Patrol continues its immigration enforcement action in […]
This episode is presented by Create A Video – The message has been delivered loud and clear: Republicans are no longer permitted to participate in the local governance of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. You will have no representative to advocate for your positions. Maybe conservatives will finally hear it after years of hearing it. Subscribe to the podcast […]