Mary Ramsey
Local Government Accountability Reporter at The Charlotte Observer
Working w/ words @theobserver | @UofSC_SJMC alum | Pizza aficionado | Past gigs: @courierjournal, @azcentral/@DJNF, @thesunnews, @thegamecock
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1 week ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Jeff A. Chamer |Mary Ramsey
City leaders say they understand concerns about safety in uptown, especially after a recent homicide at the Charlotte Transportation Center on East Trade Street, but that there isn't an immediate solution to the problem. Police responded to a shooting about 10:30 p.m. Saturday and found Qualo Trevon Daniels, 31, with gunshot wounds, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. He died at a hospital. Police arrested Jeremiah Deshawn McCree, 20, on Wednesday, a CMPD press release said.
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1 week ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Mary Ramsey
Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari's last day in local government will be Sunday. Mayor Vi Lyles announced at Monday's council meeting she officially accepted his letter of resignation. Bokhari, a four-term Republican representing south Charlotte's District 6, previously confirmed his plan to resign for a job in the Trump administration. He'll serve as deputy administrator for the Federal Transit Administration.
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2 weeks ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Mary Ramsey
Indian Trail Town Council members hear the results of an external investigation into Councilman Todd Barber's connection to a controversial Facebook page. The Charlotte Observer An outside investigation tied a Union County elected official to a controversial social media account accused of spreading lies. Now, the Indian Trail Town Council will hold a hearing on whether to formally censure the council member.
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2 weeks ago |
yahoo.com | Mary Ramsey
An outside investigation tied a Union County elected official to a controversial social media account accused of spreading lies. Now, the Indian Trail Town Council will hold a hearing on whether to formally censure the council member. The situation stems from the Indian Trail Weasel Report account, formerly the campaign Facebook page for Council member Todd Barber.
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2 weeks ago |
charlotteobserver.com | Mary Ramsey
A south Charlotte group wants to renovate a popular park and concert venue, and they're seeking millions in city money to help make it happen. SouthPark Community Partners made its pitch Monday to renovate Symphony Park. The nonprofit manages the SouthPark Municipal Service District, which levies taxes to pay for marketing and improvements.
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