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1. Charlotte neighborhood leaders push back as council considers restoring support for I-77 South toll lanes (qcnews.com) — Charlotte residents could see property tax hikes or cuts to affordable housing if City Council sticks with its opposition to the I‑77 South toll lane expansion. Council will vote Sept. 21 on whether to restore support, as neighborhood leaders, civil rights advocates, and city officials weigh toll concerns against a potential $70 million repayment to the state.
2. New leadership team announced to guide Charlotte Journalism Collaborative's next chapter at Queens (elon.edu) — Charlotte's local news ecosystem is getting a boost as Queens University names Shardae Brown director of the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative and Sana Silvera‑Roy as the first Charlotte Documenters program manager. Their work will expand partnerships among local outlets, train residents to cover government meetings, and strengthen access to trustworthy civic information across the city.
3. Miguel's Mexican Restaurant faces uncertain future as longtime west Charlotte landmark (qcnews.com) — A beloved west Charlotte staple, Miguel's Mexican Restaurant along I-85, is facing an uncertain future after its property was sold in a larger real estate deal, with a hotel possibly planned for the site. The family-run spot remains open for now, as loyal customers and owner Miguel Morado hope it can either stay put or find an affordable new Charlotte location.
4. Parent of Charlotte secret peeping victim speaks out (wccbcharlotte.com) — Parents in Charlotte are speaking out after police arrested a man accused of secretly recording under teen girls' skirts at the Target in Blakeney Town Center on Sunday. Officers say store security spotted the suspect, who now faces secret peeping and indecent liberties charges and is being held in Mecklenburg County jail on a $100,000 bond.
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