Walker Lawson

Charlotte

Development & Transportation Reporter at WCNC-TV (Charlotte, NC)

Development & Transportation Reporter for @wcnc

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1 day ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

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Nascar Hall of Fame seeks $25M from city of Charlotte for major upgrades

2 days ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The NASCAR Hall of Fame is hitting the gas on a major expansion plan — and it’s looking to the city of Charlotte to help fuel the ride. The Hall, which opened in 2010, is requesting $25 million from the city to fund five significant upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experience, increasing event capacity and modernizing the venue.
River District begins construction in west Charlotte

3 days ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly a decade after it was first proposed, the large-scale River District development in west Charlotte is finally becoming a reality. Homes are now under construction, marking the first visible phase of the ambitious project. The River District was initially proposed in 2016, but shovels didn't hit the ground until 2023. Now, work is moving along. “This is the beginning,” Ranier Ficken, senior managing director of Crescent River District, said.
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1 week ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

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3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson
'Day Without Child Care' sees NC centers closing in protest

3 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With North Carolina’s state budget still under revision in the House, child care advocates gathered across the state Monday to demand urgent funding for an industry they say is teetering on collapse. The coordinated effort — part of a national movement dubbed “A Day Without Child Care” — included rallies in multiple cities, including one in Charlotte, where parents and child care workers called on lawmakers to act before more families lose access to care.
Huntersville moves forward with major mixed-use development on Exit 23

4 weeks ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Huntersville’s growth boom is showing no signs of slowing down, with a newly approved project set to transform one of the last undeveloped stretches of land along Statesville Road near Exit 23 off Interstate 77. The Mission Stumptown development — approved by the Huntersville Town Board — will bring around 260 apartment units and six commercial buildings to a 19-acre parcel that has long been forested.
Matthews mayor vows to fight for Silver Line rail extension despite funding setback

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

MATTHEWS, N.C. — A push to bring the Silver Line light rail extension to Matthews hit another roadblock Tuesday night after the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC) voted against increasing rail funding in the regional transit plan. Matthews Mayor John Higdon proposed adding 5% more funding to the light rail category in hopes of extending the Silver Line into the southeastern part of the county.
Mooresville park facelift sparks hopes of revitalization, concerns over congestion

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A beloved Mooresville ballpark with roots dating back to 1939 is about to undergo a major transformation. Town leaders are betting the renovations will revitalize the area, bringing new life and visitors to the southern side of town. Moor Park, once home to the minor league Mooresville Moors until 1953 and a youth baseball staple since the 1990s, will soon get a multi-phase facelift.
Charlotte moves forward with affordable housing projects, but equity questions remain

1 month ago | wcnc.com | Walker Lawson

Affordable Housing Crisis The Charlotte City Council approved new affordable housing projects despite concerns over their location. Author: Walker Lawson Published: 3:36 PM EDT April 29, 2025 Updated: 3:36 PM EDT April 29, 2025 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte City Council approved more than a dozen affordable housing projects Monday night, advancing a major initiative funded by a $100 million housing bond passed by voters last November.