May 2025 – Pride Magazine

Tennessee driver charged after truck crash near Morganton school

May 14, 2025

A Tennessee truck driver faces charges after his tractor-trailer crashed near a Morganton elementary school, reportedly due to falling asleep at the wheel. MORGANTON, N.C. — A Tennessee truck driver is facing multiple charges after his tractor-trailer veered off the road and crashed near an elementary school in Morganton Tuesday morning.…

Attorney sworn in to fill open seat on Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners

May 14, 2025

Jeff Jones will fill the role left vacant by former chair Chris Measmer, who was appointed to the North Carolina Senate. CONCORD, N.C. — A Cabarrus County attorney was sworn in Tuesday as the newest member of the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners, filling a vacancy left by former Board Chair Chris Measmer.…

A new report breaks down the most and least expensive cities to rent. Here’s where the Charlotte area stands

May 14, 2025

Charlotte ranks 39th in Zumper’s latest list of most expensive places to rent in the U.S. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A recent report is breaking down trends in rent pricing, showing the most and least expensive places to rent in different metros.…

Rusty Rozzelle has died

May 14, 2025

As manager of Mecklenburg County water quality, Rusty Rozzelle was a public servant for over 40 years. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rusty Rozzelle, the longtime manager of the Mecklenburg County Water Quality Program, has died, according to Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio.…

Matthews town manager resigns

May 14, 2025

Becky Hawke served Matthews for nearly a decade, including three years as town manager. MATTHEWS, N.C. — Matthews Town Manager Becky Hawke will resign from her position effective next month after nine years of serving the community, officials announced. Hawke, who has served as town manager since 2022, will officially step down on June 12 to pursue another professional opportunity.…

These are the applicants for Tariq Bokhari’s vacant seat on the Charlotte City Council

May 14, 2025

His wife, Krista Bokhari, and conservative columnist Andrew Dunn are among the dozen people who applied to fill the District 6 seat. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s been more than a month since Charlotte City Council member Tariq Bokhari was officially tapped to join the Trump administration as deputy administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, leading him to step down from his role as the District 6 representative on the city council.…

Candlelight vigil in Washington, D.C. honors fallen NC Police Officer Michael Horan

May 14, 2025

This year, Officer Michael Horan of the Greensboro Police Department is among them. His name was read during a candlelight vigil on Tuesday night. It took place during National Police Week. Here’s a look at when his name was read aloud during the vigil. …

DoorDash launches drone delivery service in Charlotte

May 14, 2025

DoorDash and Wing officially launched drone delivery in Charlotte Wednesday, marking the latest milestone in their ongoing partnership. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — DoorDash officially launched drone delivery in Charlotte for the first time Wednesday, marking the company’s latest milestone in the Queen City. …

Union County’s largest food pantry feels major federal funding pinch

May 14, 2025

Common Heart scrambles to meet record demand after facing 50% reduction in TEFAP funding. UNION COUNTY, N.C. — A major cut in federal funding has left Union County’s largest food assistance network scrambling to meet record-high demand at a time when food insecurity continues to rise in the region.…

New survey reveals how parents still help their adult kids financially

May 14, 2025

Rent, groceries, phone bills and tuition are just a few of the expenses many adults regularly count on their parents to pay in 2025. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A growing number of adults are putting off financial independence and many parents are footing the bill.…