June 4th

Happy Global Running Day!

We should see a high of 82° today with partly cloudy skies.

Here are the top Charlotte Stories for June 4th, 2025:

Swarm of Bugs Released Inside Chambers To Protest Mecklenburg County’s $2.5 Billion Budget Vote

The Mecklenburg County Commission's $2.5 billion budget vote was disrupted last night when protestors released a swarm of live crickets inside the chamber. The...READ MORE

Governor Launches North Carolina Cannabis Task Force To Crack Down on Legal Weed Loopholes

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has announced the creation of a new cannabis policy advisory council aimed at closing regulatory loopholes and protecting public...READ MORE

Swig Dirty Soda Shop Opening in Congressman Ralph Norman’s Rock Hill Building

Swig, the Utah-based drive-thru soda chain known for its “dirty sodas,” will soon open a new location in Rock Hill. The Warren Norman company just...READ MORE

Yesterday’s Plane Crash in North Carolina Draws Federal Safety Investigation

A small plane crashed Tuesday morning in Davie County, North Carolina, near the town of Mocksville, according to officials. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board confirmed...READ MORE

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is asking the City of Charlotte for $25 million in public funding to support a major renovation of its uptown facility. Officials presented the proposal Monday to the City Council’s economic development committee, describing it as the most...READ MORE

Upcoming Events

• Taste of Charlotte @ Uptown Charlotte - June 6th - June 8th

• Run The Jewels @ The Amp Ballantyne - June 5th at 7pm

• Savannah Bananas @ BofA Stadium - June 6th at 7pm

• Premier Lacrosse League @ Memorial Stadium - June 6th at 6pm

• Barenaked Ladies @ AvidXchange Music Factory - June 7th at 7pm

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