Jeff A. Chamer

4 days ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Catawba County sheriff's deputies investigate the scene of a shooting in the Walnut Acres community in Mountain View on Monday. Early Sunday, 80 shots were fired at a party, killing one and injuring 11, who were either shot or hurt when they fled.

4 days ago | heraldonline.com | Jeff A. Chamer

The interim CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System announced plans to end the lease of six businesses at the uptown transportation center within 90 days in an effort to curb crime and decrease loitering. Brent Cagle told members of the Metropolitan Transit Commission about the department’s plans at a meeting Wednesday, saying the empty businesses will be converted into waiting areas for riders and drivers.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer

The interim CEO of the Charlotte Area Transit System announced plans to end the lease of six businesses at the uptown transportation center within 90 days in an effort to curb crime and decrease loitering. Brent Cagle told members of the Metropolitan Transit Commission about the department's plans at a meeting Wednesday, saying the empty businesses will be converted into waiting areas for riders and drivers.

1 week ago | charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Principal Jamie Brooks is retiring. CMS leaders are being secretive about what happened. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Jamie Brooks, the principal at Ardrey Kell High School, announced her plans to retire on June 1 in a message the school district shared with families on Thursday. "The decision was not made lightly as my heart and soul are committed to Ardrey Kell and CMS," read a message from Brooks.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jeff A. Chamer

Jamie Brooks, the principal at Ardrey Kell High School, announced her plans to retire on June 1 in a message the school district shared with families on Thursday. “The decision was not made lightly as my heart and soul are committed to Ardrey Kell and CMS,” read a message from Brooks. “I love each and every one of you and am devastated to miss the graduation of this year’s class.”The announcement came after Brooks was suspended with pay. The district has not said what led to the May 2 suspension.