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New Leadership Team Announced to Guide Charlotte Journalism Collaborative’s Next Chapter at Queens

Chris Rudisill September 4, 2026 No Comments

CJC Election Hub

What happens if I am identified as a ‘potential noncitizen’ on the voting rolls?

Jacob Biba, NC Local April 16, 2026 No Comments

Local Journalism

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative Launching Charlotte Documenters with $150,000 Knight Foundation Grant, Local Match Campaign

Chris Rudisill, CJC March 17, 2026 No Comments

CJC Election Hub

NC election officials consider rules for investigating “presumptive noncitizen” voters

Jacob Biba, NC Local March 17, 2026 No Comments

Local Journalism

Knight Media Forum 2026 – Partner Takeaways

Chris Rudisill, CJC February 20, 2026 No Comments

CJC Election Hub

How do voting locations get set?

Lilly Knoepp, NC Local December 17, 2025 No Comments

Photo of immigration rally in Marshall Park in uptown Charlotte on Feb. 18, 2019

Shifting Ground

Terreno Inestable

Jim Morrill, Charlotte Journalism Collaborative December 11, 2025 No Comments

Photo of immigration rally in Marshall Park in uptown Charlotte on Feb. 18, 2019

Shifting Ground

Shifting Ground

Jim Morrill, Charlotte Journalism Collaborative December 11, 2025 No Comments

An attorney works with her client at a Legal Aid expunction clinic at Elon Law School.

Shifting Ground

Legal aid groups feel pinch of NC legislature freezing millions of dollars

Lucas Thomae, Carolina Public Press December 8, 2025 No Comments

Shifting Ground

Border Patrol is leaving North Carolina. Where are the people they detained?

Laura Brache, NC Local November 20, 2025 No Comments

Shifting Ground

The North Carolina legislature just changed the voting maps. What happened?

Mosi Secret, NC Local October 31, 2025 No Comments

Local Journalism

Charlotte Journalism Collaborative 2024-25 Annual Report

Chris Rudisill, CJC August 1, 2025 No Comments

Preston Gibson at the 2025 CJC Local News Impact Summit

Case Studies

CJC 2025 Local News Impact Summit

Chris Rudisill, CJC June 2, 2025 No Comments

Affordable Housing

What’s next for affordable housing in Charlotte?

Stella Mackler, CJC May 16, 2025 No Comments

Affordable Housing

The closure of a rundown motel is the latest test to Charlotte’s push to find people homes fast

Elvis Menayese, WFAE December 9, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

‘There’s an urgent demand for solutions’ | NC group unveils plan for affordable housing

Ben Thompson, WCNC Charlotte December 8, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

CMS hopes affordable housing is the key to keeping teachers. Will it work?

James Farrell, WFAE December 6, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte mother on track to buy a home, thanks to affordable housing program

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte December 6, 2024 2 Comments

Affordable Housing

Where housing needs are huge after Helene’s wrath, tiny cabins offer shelter in NC

Nora O'Neill, The Charlotte Observer December 4, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Alternatives for housing challenges in Charlotte

Jonathan Golian, Qnotes November 24, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Homeownership is getting harder to achieve in Charlotte, housing study says

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte November 20, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders say cheaper rent and price cuts for homes will help recruit teachers to the district at a press conference at Esperanza Global Academy in east Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, November 14, 2024.

Affordable Housing

Cheaper Charlotte rent, home price cuts revealed in CMS plan to recruit teachers

Rebecca Noel, The Charlotte Observer November 15, 2024 No Comments

Photo of resident at the Lamplighter Inn in Charlotte.

Affordable Housing

Tenants at northwest Charlotte hotel say things have gotten worse as power, gas cut off

Jeff A. Chamer, The Charlotte Observer November 8, 2024 No Comments

Photo of couple looking at house plans and a budget.

Crisis de la Vivienda

Este programa brinda ayuda económica a propietarios de viviendas: ¿cómo aprovechar el beneficio?

Jeralí Giménez, La Noticia November 8, 2024 No Comments

Photo of a pepperoni pizza

Local Journalism

‘You can’t do an election without pizza’

Queens University News Service November 4, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

The answer to more affordable housing could be in historic buildings

Sarah Delia, WFAE October 24, 2024 No Comments

Local Journalism

Q&A: Documentary filmmaker will visit Charlotte to discuss trust in media and her 5,300-mile trek across America

Glenn H. Burkins, QCity Metro October 1, 2024 No Comments

Photo of Pastor Matt Conner of Newell Presbyterian Church standing on the 4.8 acres his church is selling to DreamKey to build affordable housing in University City, Charlotte, N.C.

Affordable Housing

Charlotte church and developer advance affordable housing project; city hungers for more

Desiree Mathurin, The Charlotte Observer September 19, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Permanent housing search remains a struggle for domestic violence survivor

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte September 19, 2024 No Comments

Smith, 15, prepares to ride a horse at Shining Hope Farms as part of the YAP's Mecklenburg County Youth Justice Program efforts to expose youth to new experiences to help reduce juvenile crime.

Youth Violence

Two approaches to addressing teen crime in Charlotte have the same aim: Keep kids out of trouble

Elvis Menayese, WFAE September 17, 2024 No Comments

Local Journalism

How the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative will cover North Carolina’s 2024 election

Chris Rudisill, CJC September 13, 2024 No Comments

Local Journalism

New $17M investment to help Charlotte arts, Historic West End and journalism groups

Catherine Muccigrosso, The Charlotte Observer September 9, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte unveils plan for $100M in new housing money. Will it help solve crisis?

Mary Ramsey, The Charlotte Observer August 28, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte’s housing crisis comes to life in immersive theater experience

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro August 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte’s housing trust fund recommendations emphasize affordable home ownership

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte August 15, 2024 No Comments

Crisis de la Vivienda

Latino de Charlotte vive pesadilla por inquilino que no paga el alquiler y se niega a ir

Yuliana Montiel, La Noticia August 14, 2024 No Comments

En Espanol

Zine: ¿Vas a hablar con un periodista?

Travis Kostell July 29, 2024 No Comments

Zines

Zine: Talking to a reporter?

Travis Kostell July 29, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Last place no more: Charlotte leaps in latest economic-mobility study

Madeline Holly-Carothers, QCity Metro July 26, 2024 No Comments

Documenters

Zine: A Guide to Boards of Education

Hunter Ives July 23, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

2 nonprofits join forces to tackle the Charlotte area housing crisis

Tradesha Woodard, WCNC Charlotte July 18, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

Zine: Safe Summer Fun

Morgan Bryson July 9, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Senior housing in the works for east Charlotte

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro July 5, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

Zine: On the Rise

Michael Muller July 5, 2024 No Comments

A rendering of the proposed redevelopment at Brooklyn Village. Charlotte

Affordable Housing

The $700M Brooklyn Village development still hasn’t begun. What’s behind the delays?

Desiree Mathurin, The Charlotte Observer July 3, 2024 No Comments

Documenters

Zine: Charlotte Documenters

Travis Kostell July 3, 2024 No Comments

Documenters

Zine: What is the City Council?

Hunter Ives July 3, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

CMPD, local group use mentorship programs to curb teen crime

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte July 3, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning Commission

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro June 30, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte City Council

Documenters

What to know about City Council

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro June 30, 2024 No Comments

Documenters

A safe, sound education: a guide to Boards of Education

Taylor Heeden Larkins, Qnotes June 29, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

Zine: Stemming Youth Violence

Ken Knudtsen June 28, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: Habitat for Humanity

Kenneth Raudales June 28, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

‘Empower the people in the communities’ | 4 years after Beatties Ford Road shooting, anti-violence advocates stress change

Myles Harris, WCNC Charlotte June 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: Charlotte’s Eviction Crisis

Greg Russell June 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: A Pathway for Success

Violet King June 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: Saving Homes: advocating for eviction legal counsel in Charlotte

Barbara Rocas June 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: Motels are being turned into one solution for Charlotte’s affordable housing problem

Kelly Gilbert June 21, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Zine: Charlotte Housing Resources

Chris Rudisill, CJC June 21, 2024 No Comments

The Salvation Army of Gaston and Lincoln counties is closing its shelter for people experiencing homelessness and transitioning its services instead to prevention. Street View image from October 2023 © 2024 Google

Affordable Housing

Gastonia homeless shelter closing. Salvation Army seeks ‘better ways’ to address issue

Lucy Marques, The Charlotte Observer June 20, 2024 No Comments

Sandra de los Santos se resiste a la idea de abandonar su hogar; Sin embargo, debe hacerlo en menos de tres semanas

Crisis de la Vivienda

¿Desalojo por venganza? Piden a familia con 5 hijos irse de su hogar, creen que es por pedir reparaciones

Yuliana Montiel, La Noticia June 17, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is working on plans for a “teacher village” that will provide affordable housing for its educators. The plans haven’t moved into construction yet, and CMS says it won’t have to pay for the housing. This file photo from 2022 shows a school being built on land surrounded by houses in south Charlotte.

Affordable Housing

CMS adds affordable housing. Teachers just want higher pay. More money isn’t that easy.

Rebecca Noel, The Charlotte Observer June 11, 2024 No Comments

Protesta en el vecindario de casas móviles Charlotte Hills

Crisis de la Vivienda

Charlotte: Vecinos de casas móviles protestan por aumento del alquiler, multas, desalojos e intimidación

Yuliana Montiel, La Noticia June 11, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Affordable housing for veterans coming to Mint Hill, Matthews

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte June 7, 2024 No Comments

Math teacher Brandi Doty helped Providence High earn the state's second-highest growth rating for 2023.

Affordable Housing

Plan for CMS teacher housing includes four ‘villages,’ aid for renting and buying

Ann Doss Helms, WFAE June 5, 2024 No Comments

Justice Fields of Whitewater Middle School, left, and Qui'arie Randall of Northeast Middle School won Mecklenburg County's "Do the Write Thing" 2024 competition.

Youth Violence

Charlotte students examine youth violence in local ‘Do the Write Thing’ contest

Nick de la Canal, WFAE June 5, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

‘That’s what helps make our community stronger’ | Charlotte businesses seeking solutions to youth violence by providing safe summer options

Myles Harris, WCNC Charlotte June 3, 2024 No Comments

Around 30 affordable housing activists who rallied outside before a May 20 Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners meeting in Concord, sit during the session, where some also gave public comment in support of allocating funding towards affordable housing development.

Affordable Housing

Every region of NC facing affordable housing crisis, seeking solutions

Grace Vitaglione, Carolina Public Press May 28, 2024 No Comments

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police respond to a double shooting Sunday afternoon at Romare Bearden Park. Police later identified a suspect in the case.

Youth Violence

This Charlotte mental health center could help fix spiking juvenile crime, committee says

Mary Ramsey, The Charlotte Observer May 24, 2024 No Comments

A for rent sign sits in front of a house on East Fifth Street in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

Affordable Housing

‘Who should control housing?’: Advocates seek renters’ equity with new NC Tenants Union

Lisa Vernon-Sparks, The Charlotte Observer May 20, 2024 No Comments

Case Studies

The 2024 Local News Impact Summit on affordable housing

Chris Rudisill, CJC May 20, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Many pointing the finger at corporate landlords over lack of affordable housing options

Jesse Pierre, WCNC Charlotte May 14, 2024 No Comments

Charlotteans gathered at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center Monday to share their thoughts on the city’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget with City Council members.

Affordable Housing

Charlotte residents voice concerns about tax hike. What could the money fund?

Mary Ramsey, The Charlotte Observer May 14, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

Prevention groups seeking solutions to gun violence in Charlotte

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte April 30, 2024 No Comments

Actors and youth at a bullying prevention workshop through North Carolina Youth Violence Prevention Center in Lumberton, called Student Expression and Empowerment through Interactive Theater. Provided / North Carolina Youth Violence Prevention Center

Youth Violence

NC communities have multiple strategies to stem youth violence

Grace Vitaglione, Carolina Public Press April 29, 2024 8 Comments

Heal Charlotte's Community Campus will offer transitional housing and affordable rental units. April 2024.

Affordable Housing

Nonprofit transforms former hotel into transitional housing for families in need

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro April 29, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

On the rise: what can we do about violence against LGBTQ+ youth?

Taylor Heeden Larkins, Qnotes April 26, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte City Council approves $8 million for new affordable housing developments

Destiny Richards, WCNC Charlotte April 23, 2024 No Comments

Teens from across the country took part in a youth summit at West Charlotte High School on Saturday. The idea was to connect with peers and take action to curb youth violence.

Youth Violence

SAVE Youth Summit sees thousands of students from across the U.S. collaborate to curb youth violence

Myles Harris, WCNC Charlotte April 20, 2024 No Comments

Screenshot from WCNC Charlotte for the story on NC Housing Coalition annual report

Affordable Housing

NC Housing Coalition’s annual report highlights housing market inequality

Colin Mayfield, WCNC Charlotte April 19, 2024 No Comments

Brooklyn Village Ave. sign in Charlotte, N.C.

Affordable Housing

Brooklyn Village development in Uptown could take years longer than expected

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte April 10, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Charlotte wants to change triplex rules nearly a year after UDO implemented

Chase Jordan, The Charlotte Observer April 9, 2024 No Comments

Organizaciones comunitarias exigen controlar altos precios del alquiler y dar mantenimiento a viviendas

Crisis de la Vivienda

Crisis de vivienda empuja creación de un sindicato de inquilinos en Carolina del Norte

Yuliana Montiel, La Noticia April 6, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

Camino United empowering youth through free soccer program

Jesse Pierre, WCNC Charlotte April 3, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Nonprofits lay out plan to end homelessness in Charlotte

Julia Kauffman, WCNC Charlotte April 3, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Gracious Hands nonprofit providing hope to Charlotte moms looking to own a home

Kayland Hagwood, WCNC Charlotte April 2, 2024 No Comments

Apartment buildings like this have sprung up across Charlotte, and North Carolina, in ever-increasing numbers. Pixabay

Affordable Housing

NC renter advocacy groups form statewide tenants union

Nick de la Canal, WFAE April 2, 2024 No Comments

The exterior of Varick on 7th, a new affordable housing complex, located at 721 E 7th Street. March 26, 2024.

Affordable Housing

New affordable housing complex opens in Uptown Charlotte

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro March 26, 2024 No Comments

Screenshot from WCNC Charlotte showing Erin Gillespie, the Interim Executive Manager for Corridors of Opportunity for the City of Charlotte

Affordable Housing

‘See it as an opportunity’ | Townhomes coming to site of formerly run-down motel in Sugar Creek Corridor

Lexi Wilson, WCNC Charlotte March 25, 2024 No Comments

Photo of Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles by Jeff Siner for The Charlotte Observer.

Youth Violence

Mayor Lyles calls gun violence ‘epidemic’ in a letter addressed to city’s youth

Jeff A. Chamer, The Charlotte Observer March 24, 2024 No Comments

Photo of West Charlotte student Malachi Thompson at a youth-led town hall in Charlotte on March 21, 2024

Youth Violence

‘Who’s helping?’ Charlotte students talk juvenile crime, fear of gun violence at school

Gerrell Wheeler, QCity Metro March 22, 2024 No Comments

Screenshot from Youth-led town hall on solutions to youth violence in Charlotte, Thursday, March 21.

Youth Violence

‘Will you listen?’ | Teens push for solutions to gun violence at youth-led town hall

Tradesha Woodard, WCNC Charlotte March 22, 2024 No Comments

Photo of Kenny Robinson in front of the Mecklenburg County Courthouse in Charlotte, on Nov. 18, 2021.

Affordable Housing

Planned Charlotte housing development for once incarcerated ‘a pathway’ for success

Kendrick Marshall, The Charlotte Observer March 19, 2024 6 Comments

Youth Violence

Charlotte City Council committee continues discussion on youth violence

Tradesha Woodard, WCNC Charlotte March 5, 2024 No Comments

Case Studies

Knight Communities Healthy News & Information Ecosystems 2023

Chris Rudisill, CJC March 1, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

New report highlights Mecklenburg County housing instability

Lexi Wilson, WCNC Charlotte March 1, 2024 No Comments

Youth Violence

‘It is so frustrating’ | CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings discusses juvenile crime and White House visit

WCNC Charlotte February 29, 2024 No Comments

Photo of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center.

Youth Violence

County funding available for groups serving justice-involved youth in Mecklenburg

Destiniee Jaram, QCity Metro February 16, 2024 No Comments

Activistas llegaron este 14 de febrero al Centro de gobierno de Charlotte-Mecklenburg para protestar en contra lo que consideran una crisis habitacional

Crisis de la Vivienda

Latinos de Charlotte se unen y protestan por viviendas accesibles y en buen estado; ¿el moho fue detonante?

Yuliana Montiel, La Noticia February 15, 2024 No Comments

Affordable Housing

Housing advocates and tenants call for end to toxic relationships with corporate landlords

Lexi Wilson, WCNC Charlotte February 14, 2024 No Comments

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