Charlotte’s I-77 South toll-lane fight enters its next decision phase
Charlotte’s I-77 South decision remains unresolved as a new state-law reimbursement provision puts upcoming city and regional votes under added fiscal pressure.
Charlotte, NC
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Charlotte opposition puts I-77 South express-lanes proposal before regional decision
Charlotte City Council’s withdrawal of support has left the proposed I-77 South Express Lanes project awaiting a regional transportation decision, as a new poll found about half of surveyed Charlotte voters support it.
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Charlotte appoints Rob Harrington to serve as mayor through 2027
Charlotte City Council appointed Rob Harrington to fill the vacancy created by Vi Lyles’ resignation. Harrington was sworn in July 1 as Charlotte’s 60th mayor and will serve through December 2027.
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Construction begins on 14-story, 295-room hotel in Charlotte’s South End
Construction began July 29 on a planned 14-story hotel with 295 rooms in Charlotte’s South End, according to Axios Charlotte.
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Charlotte council faces renewed I-77 South toll-lane vote amid repayment risk
Charlotte City Council is expected to revisit I-77 South toll lanes by Sept. 23 after reversing its earlier support, while a state budget provision raises the prospect of local governments repaying NCDOT investments if the project does not move forward under required terms.
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UNC Charlotte launches Student AI Fellows program to pilot campus uses for large language models
UNC Charlotte’s Office of OneIT selected six computer-science students for its inaugural Student AI Fellows cohort, which worked with university units on supervised pilots using licensed large language models.
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Charlotte schedules special Safety Committee meeting on juvenile curfew concerns
Charlotte announced a special City Council Safety Committee meeting to consider possible city actions related to public-safety issues associated with juvenile curfew violations.
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Charlotte schedules Aug. 10 hearing on bond orders tied to Nov. 3 referendum
Charlotte City Council is scheduled to hold an Aug. 10 public hearing on proposed bond orders connected to a Nov. 3, 2026, obligation-bond referendum.
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Construction begins on 14-story, 295-room hotel in Charlotte’s South End
Construction began July 29, 2026, on a planned 14-story, 295-room hotel in Charlotte’s South End.
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Bank of America Stadium renovation advances with new $1.3 billion design details
Renderings released July 23 show expanded corners and a more circular look for the approximately $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation in Charlotte.
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Charlotte housing committee to examine whether city rules should require air conditioning
Charlotte’s Housing Committee will discuss whether Minimum Housing Code changes should require air conditioning. No final vote is scheduled for Monday’s meeting.
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Charlotte-area gas rises to $3.849 while diesel climbs above $5.27
AAA’s July 31 Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill averages show gas at $3.849 and diesel at $5.276, with different weekly trends for each fuel.
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Bank of America Stadium renovation tops $1.3B; city share stays $650M
Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium renovation now exceeds $1.3 billion, while the city’s approved share remains capped at $650 million. Here’s what to watch.
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Charlotte commuters face South Boulevard closure and Blue Line changes
Charlotte commuters face a South Boulevard closure through Aug. 14, Blue Line single-tracking through Aug. 9 and CATS bus detours near Scaleybark.
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I-77 South toll lanes: NC budget law requires local repayment unless CRTPO acts by Oct. 5
NC’s 2026 budget law adds a repayment trigger for local governments that voted to rescind I-77 South Express Lanes support—unless they reinstate by Oct. 5, 2026.
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South Boulevard southbound closure July 13–Aug. 14, plus Blue Line changes
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Boulevard closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton Rd and Old Pineville Rd as the city and CATS do Blue Line drainage work.
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Blue Line single-tracking begins July 13 near Scaleybark as South Blvd closes
Starting Monday, July 13, CATS will run Blue Line single-track operations during peak periods and reroute nearby bus lines as South Blvd closes near Scaleybark.
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South Blvd southbound closure, LYNX Blue Line single-track start July 13
Charlotte NC – Southbound South Blvd closes July 13–Aug. 14 between Clanton and Old Pineville; Blue Line single-tracks July 13–Aug. 9 near Scaleybark.
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SouthPark’s Symphony Park renovation: start mid-fall 2026, reopen 2027
SouthPark families are planning an extended closure: renovations are expected to start mid-fall 2026 and reopen mid-fall 2027 after permitting and soil testing.
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NC budget repayment rule for I-77 South: 90-day clock for CRTPO votes
Charlotte NC – Signed July 7, 2026, NC’s budget gives a 90-day clock to undo a May 20 CRTPO I-77 rescission and potentially avoid reimbursement.
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Charlotte budget adopted: FY 2027 tax rate and fee changes for July 2026
Charlotte NC – FY 2027 budget adopted June 8: property tax rate set at 29.30¢ plus Charlotte Water, Storm Water and Solid Waste fee changes start July 1.
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Charlotte Duke Energy trims NC residential rate request to 11.6% for July 7 hearing
Duke Energy Carolinas reduced its proposed NC residential electric rate increase to 11.6% ahead of a July 7 expert-witness hearing—still pending regulators.
