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New Charlotte mayor talks I-77 project, affordable housing, public safety

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mayor Robert Harrington is laying out how he plans to tackle some of the biggest issues Charlotte is facing. Spectrum News 1 spoke with Harrington Thursday as he settled into his new position. What You Need To Know Mayor Robert Harrington …

Charlotte mayor outlines approach to hot-button issues

CHARLOTTE — From American Airlines’ lease to data centers to Interstate 77’s future, Mayor Rob Harrington is taking over at a time when Charlotte has a full agenda. On this week’s The Political Beat, Channel 9 will ask Charlotte’s 60th mayor how he will …

Here’s where Charlotte’s new mayor stands on 4 major issues

The video above is a live stream of WBTV News and affiliated programming, and may not be directly related to the story below. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AXIOS) - Charlotte’s new mayor, Rob Harrington, will only serve 18 months, but he’ll undoubtedly still leave a …

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles steps down: A look at her lasting legacy

Robinson Bradshaw attorney Rob Harrington sworn in as Charlotte mayor as city grapples with multiple issues

After accepting the oath of office at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, corporate attorney Rob Harrington noted I-77 expansion, airport lease negotiations, public safety and water conservation amid the ongoing drought among priorities for the …

Live stream: Newly appointed Charlotte mayor to be sworn in

Watch: Newly appointed Charlotte mayor sworn in

Watch live: The swearing in of the new Charlotte mayor, Rob Harrington.

Charlotte mayor’s term will include airport lease negotiations

Harrington, Lyles' successor as Charlotte mayor, will not seek reelection in 2027

(Carolina Journal) – Rob Harrington has been chosen to succeed Vi Lyles as Charlotte mayor and says he does not plan to seek election once his term ends in December 2027. Charlotte City Council on Monday named Harrington to the post for the final 17 months …

Robinson Bradshaw Shareholder to Keep Practicing While Serving as Charlotte Mayor

A veteran Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson shareholder will maintain his active law practice while leading Charlotte, North Carolina, as interim mayor, beginning July 1. Related questions you can explore How is new Robinson Bradshaw managing partner Stephen …

Former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox dies at 89

CHARLOTTE — Former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox died Monday at the age of 89, his law firm announced in a statement online. Knox served as the 49th mayor of Charlotte, and he was in office from 1979 until 1983. Knox spent the majority of his life practicing …

Eddie Knox, former Charlotte mayor, dies at 89

Eddie Knox, a former Charlotte mayor who served two terms, died on Monday, his law firm announced. He was 89. Knox served as mayor from 1979 to 1983. He also served in the state Senate and chaired Jim Hunt’s successful campaign for governor in 1976. Knox …

Former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox dies

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox has died, according to his office. He was 89.  Knox served as Charlotte's mayor from 1979 to 1983. Before being elected mayor, Knox served two terms in the North Carolina Senate and ran for governor. …

Charlotte's new mayor has 18 months. Here's what he wants to accomplish.

Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington was sworn in last week after being appointed by City Council to succeed Vi Lyles. Harrington, a longtime Charlotte business attorney and civic leader, will serve the remaining 18 months of Lyles' term and has said he does …

City Council names Rob Harrington next Charlotte Mayor

The Charlotte City Council on Monday appointed attorney Robert Harrington to be the next mayor of Charlotte, replacing Vi Lyles, who is resigning on June 30. Harrington has not held elected office before. But he has led the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library …

Mecklenburg County commissioners release statement on Charlotte mayor appointment

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — The Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners released a statement on the appointment of attorney Rob Harrington as Charlotte’s interim mayor. The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners extends a …

Robert Harrington named new Charlotte mayor

On Monday, the Charlotte City Council named Robert “Rob” Harrington as the mayor of North Carolina’s largest city for the next 17 months.  The council selected Harrington following a multi-week process that drew more than 100 applicants. After a series of …

Former Charlotte Mayor Eddie Knox dies at age 89

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte community is mourning the loss of former Mayor Eddie Knox. Knox, a longtime attorney and civic leader, served as Charlotte’s 49th mayor from 1979 to 1983. According to the Knox Law Center, he died Monday at 89. The law …

American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People Still Building America

American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People Still Building America and Shaping Our Future GRANDVILLE, MI, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People …

School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference Features Exhibits, Education Sessions and Demos

More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country gathered in Charlotte, NC, July 12-14, 2026 ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the …

DIRT Data Summary & Trends: CGA Index Reaches Record High in 2025

According to the CGA Index, damages in 2025 were up more than 5 points from the year prior WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit association dedicated to …

Darwin AI Expands Into an Enterprise-Grade Platform for Statewide, Multi-Agency AI Governance

New enterprise capabilities advance Darwin Enterprise, the company's offering for governing AI across large-scale, multi-agency government. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darwin AI, the AI governance and …

Global Climate Solutions Simulator Adds Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal to Range of Possible Climate Mitigation Tools

New feature supported by Ocean Visions allows stakeholders to explore the potential of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocean Visions today announced the launch of a new Ocean …

White House Launches Gold Eagle Initiative for Unprecedented Cybersecurity Vulnerability Coordination

President Trump’s bold vision to secure and accelerate American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is being actioned through the creation of “GOLD EAGLE,” a clearinghouse that enables unprecedented cybersecurity vulnerability coordination. Open-source …

Law Enforcement Leaders Across America Support Todd Blanche for Attorney General

President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, has secured strong endorsements from a powerful coalition of law enforcement organizations, state attorneys general, and public officials nationwide. A veteran prosecutor and defense …

San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Faces Arraignment Today in Case Tied to County Jail Strip-Search Class Action

Deputy Nanette Musto, charged with battery and assault by a public officer, is arraigned this morning. The witness is a plaintiff in Veen Firm class action SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deputy Nanette Musto, …

OnGo Alliance Adopts Formal CBRS Policy Positions to Support Long-Term Innovation, Investment, and Deployment Stability

ACI-NA voices official support for CBRS as DFW, Miami International, and Minneapolis-St. Paul join OnGo Alliance's growing enterprise membership BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The OnGo Alliance, the driving force …

Pole Star Defense joins DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit as Platinum Sponsor

Pole Star Defense is a Platinum Sponsor of DSI’s 2nd Annual Maritime Security Summit, taking place July 15-16, 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Summit convenes senior …

Leading Digital Trust Expert Unveils a Blueprint for Rebuilding Trust in an Era of AI, Data Breaches, and Identity Fraud

“The Trust Crisis: How Big Tech Stole Your Identity—and the New Model That Takes It Back” by Raj Ananthanpillai is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The Trust Crisis: How Big Tech …

Uzbekistan’s Digital Economy as a Tool for Diversification: Achievements and Strategic Challenges

KYIV, UKRAINE, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Uzbekistan is demonstrating one of the highest rates of digital transformation in Central Asia. The authorities view the digital economy not as a separate sector, but as a key instrument for economic …

Felix Prehn's Goat Academy Welcomes 26,000th Student as Trustpilot Score Reached 4.6

With 26K students, 670K subscribers and a 4.6 Trustpilot score Goat Academy brings Felix Prehn closer to his goal of teaching 1 million people the stock market. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Felix Prehn's …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Launch of Summer Meal Sites Across the City Providing Healthy Meals At No Cost To Youth

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the city, such …

Trump's Body Language at the Ankara NATO Summit: Raluca Niță Interviewed by Dmitry Anopchenko

Author of The Silent Language of Power, Raluca Niță analyses Trump's body language at the Ankara NATO Summit in an exclusive interview with Dmitry Anopchenko BUCHAREST, ROMANIA, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public affairs and …

Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel for Washington State’s Historic Reparations Study

Washington is one of the first states in the nation to study reparative action for descendants of U.S. chattel slavery SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paula Fillmore-Sardinas Appointed to Community Advisory Panel …

MSI² anuncia la presentación del libro 'Ric Prado: La Pasión del Guerrero'

En alianza entre ClassicSubversive Editions y Bravo Zulu Publishers, el libro se lanzará oficialmente el 24 de julio en el Museo Americano de la Diáspora Cubana MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Miami Strategic …

Scalise: We Will Not Let Communism Prevail

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Carlos Giménez (R-Fla.) to warn about the growing embrace of communist ideology among a new generation of …

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Establishing Guardrails to Protect Americans’ Privacy in Firearm Purchases When Americans make a purchase at a firearm retailer, credit card companies can assign a specific merchant category code (MCC) …

NDSC Applauds Former Officials Urging Congress to Stop Transfer of Special Education to HHS

Former Republican and Democratic officials responsible for IDEA for 50 years urge Congress to act now to stop the transfer of special education to HHS WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Down …