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Officials in Charlotte say we’re “turning a corner” with COVID-19 but Mecklenburg County's mask mandate remains. Meanwhile, the free hour of parking at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is no more. And the death of a former Miss USA who grew up in the Charlotte area sparks a conversation about mental health.
Rising COVID-19 cases are starting to clog area hospitals and the state primary may now take place in June as the courts wrestle with voter maps. Charlotte City Council has made some zoning decisions and hears arguments for more changes.
Mike Collins looks at the year that was in Charlotte and the region in 2021 with our Local News Roundup reporters.
Mike Collins looks at the year that was in Charlotte and the region in 2021 with our Local News Roundup reporters.
On the Local News Roundup: Vice President Kamala Harris comes to Charlotte to talk about the new infrastructure law. There are new goals to close the racial achievement gap at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and there are accusations of abuse of power over new school board voting maps. State Health Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announces she’s leaving. Mike Collins and local journalists cover those stories and more.