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Primary contenders live into their respect for each other
Aug. 26, 2025 This morning's Forum was full of talk about encouraging businesses in District 5. And much frank talk. But rather than pull out quotes, readers should view the video and come away with their own impressions. Viewers will find some substantive differences between the candidates. But ... Continue Reading →
Council District 4: Growth pressures spill out in acrimony
Aug. 19, 2025 The late Sarah Stevenson had a favorite admonition. Sometimes, it would be delivered amid joy, sometimes amid disappointment. She knew, of course, that people disagree, sometimes heatedly. But she was a person of deep faith. She had also engaged hundreds of people as she mediated ... Continue Reading →
Ground shifts in District 3 Council primary race
Aug. 12, 2025 This morning's Forum meeting might be remembered for discussion of workforce development, upward mobility plans, a city plan blamed for ramping up gentrification, tax issues, or serving immigrants. But it's not likely. Montravias King's decision, shared in advance with other ... Continue Reading →
Funeral for James E. Ferguson II
Aug. 7, 2025 A Celebration of the Life of James E. Ferguson II was held Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at The Park Church, 6029 Beatties Ford Rd., with visitation at 11 a.m. and service at noon. A public memorial and reception titled “Closing Arguments: Honoring His Legacy-Remembering Our Friend,” was ... Continue Reading →
Council DIstrict 1: Anderson, Henderson square off
Aug. 5, 2025 Two primary candidates offered Forum participants today a host of information about how different they are from one another. One way is by consulting their LinkedIn pages and their ebsites, listed below. Another way is through their answers to questions specifically asked. Here is a ... Continue Reading →
Democratic mayor primary Sept. 9
July 29, 2025 The five candidates for Charlotte mayor in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary spoke of their backgrounds and their goals for service as mayor, then answered questions. Addressing the Forum were Jaraun (Gemini) Boyd, Delter Kenny Guin III, current Mayor Vi Lyles, Brendan K. Maginnis, ... Continue Reading →
Group brings marriage walk to Charlotte in August
July 29, 2025 Coach Martez Layton, Dr. Woodrina Layton, and Ronnie and Shamari DeVoe addressed the Forum about their 7th Annual Married for Life Walk, to be held Aug. 22-24 at Truist Field in downtown Charlotte. Ticket package prices per couple, including fees and sales tax, range from $169 to ... Continue Reading →
At-large candidates seek partners in city governance
July 22, 2025 Equitable access to city services. Community-led planning. Better housing options. Vocational training. Transparency. Better programs to catapult youth into trades. Prepare future candidates for future service. But amid the widely shared hopes for the city and its people, more ... Continue Reading →
DA reflects on 91 months in a tough public service role
July 15, 2025 Child development. Mass shootings. Underfunded law enforcers. Data. Mental health. Crisis intervention training. Mental health. Re-election. Curbing youth violence. Predatory neighborhood businesses. Modeling for young people the elements of appropriate behavior in the human ... Continue Reading →
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