May 6th

Happy National Teacher Day!

We should see a high of 75° with sunny skies.

Here are the top Charlotte Stories for May 6th, 2025:

South Charlotte drivers can expect to use the long-awaited I-485 toll lanes this winter, nearly five years after construction began. The $346 million project, which...READ MORE

REAL ID Enforcement Begins May 7: What North and South Carolina Residents Need to Know

Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies will begin fully enforcing the REAL ID Act, requiring compliant identification to board commercial flights and enter secure…READ MORE

Data Study: It Takes 14.5 Years to Save for Charlotte Down Payment

For much of the past decade, a 20% down payment was enough to make homeownership feasible in most U.S. cities—typically requiring around six years...READ MORE

Charlotte Building The Longest Biking Trail in NC – The XCLT

The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County continue to make significant progress on their 26-mile Cross Charlotte Trail (XCLT) - a trail that will soon stretch....READ MORE

Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores in April 2025

Thomas Street Tavern, Zodiac Bar & Grill, Great Wall of China South, and AMF University Lanes had among the worst health scores in our city last month... READ MORE

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