Gabe Altieri

1 week ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

There’s momentum on a transit bill that would allow Mecklenburg County to put a 1-cent tax referendum on the ballot in November. The North Carolina House passed the measure this week 102-6, assuming it makes it through a procedural vote, the future of the measure now is in the hands of the state Senate. We break it all down and explain why those in Matthews remain frustrated.

2 weeks ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

Charlotte City Council passed its $3.6 billion budget, but tensions remain around a number of issues. The city has voted to extend the contract of interim City Attorney Anthony Fox, but not without reservations from some members of the council. Meanwhile, City Council member Tiawana Brown tells WSOC-TV an email claiming she isn’t running for reelection should have not been released and she still plans to run despite being under federal indictment.

3 weeks ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

Arrests have been made after a mass shooting at a Catawba County house party that left one person dead and 11 injured. We discuss where the situation stands and what law enforcement is still trying to determine. A vote of no confidence against Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings by the Fraternal Order of Police has failed. The vote followed a settlement agreement between Jennings and the city.

3 weeks ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

Carolina Ascent FC is on top of the USC Super League in the league's first season. The team won 13 matches this season and finished with 48 points. Part of Ascent's success this year has been on the back of its defense. The club has given up less than one goal per game and has posted 12 clean sheets, meaning they shutout their opponent. Defenders Vicky Bruce and Jenna Butler join us to discuss the keys to the team's success, the fan support in Charlotte and the popularity of women’s sports.

3 weeks ago | wfae.org | Gabe Altieri

Housing has been a challenge for Charlotte for years as the city has struggled to balance growth and affordability. In his new book “Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City's History Tells Us about America's Pressing Problem,” historian Tom Hanchett explores the history of housing in Charlotte. Hanchett examines how housing policies at all levels of government have trickled down to the local level to impact the shape of the city.