Axios Charlotte

1 week ago | wbtv.com | Alexandria Sands |Axios Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Mecklenburg County’s transportation bill cleared another hurdle in Raleigh on Tuesday, earning a favorable report from a key legislative committee. But town leaders in Matthews were still looking to derail the tax. Why it matters: This is the furthest Charlotte has ever gotten in its ambition to achieve a 1-cent sales tax that would generate billions for transformational road and transit projects.

2 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Laura Barrero |Axios Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Charlotte’s annual Pride Festival will be held on Aug. 16-17 in First Ward Park and surrounding streets -- a shift from its previous home on South Tryon. Why it matters: The new location will offer one-third more space than its old spot, organizers said in a press release. Plus, it’ll allow more people to participate, including vendors, nonprofit organizations, artists and small businesses.

3 weeks ago | wbtv.com | Alexandria Sands |Axios Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - The city of Charlotte is considering a $25 million redesign of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, a project that aims to bolster its educational offerings and events. Why it matters: In a presentation Monday to Charlotte City Council members, NASCAR Hall of Fame officials said the public investment would modernize the facility and create new classroom and event spaces to expand its programming. This would be the biggest renovation since the museum opened in 2010.

1 month ago | wbtv.com | Ashley Mahoney |Axios Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will begin offering a new Bachelor of Science in sports analytics this fall. Why it matters: Charlotte will be the only place in the Southeast offering this degree. Only four other schools offer a sports analytics bachelor’s degree nationwide, according to UNC Charlotte associate professor Abbey Thomas. “Charlotte’s will be the only one focused on human performance,” Thomas said in a statement.

1 month ago | wbtv.com | Ashley Mahoney |Axios Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Charlotte City Council member Tiawana Brown told reporters Thursday morning she won’t resign after being federally indicted with her daughters. “Why would I resign?,” Brown said. “I haven’t been convicted of anything.”Why it matters: Brown, who represents District 3 in west Charlotte, plans to run again later this year. Catch up quick: Federal prosecutors indicted Brown on wire fraud charges, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.