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7 days ago
- Politics
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Montravias King steps back from District 3 race, backs Tiawana Brown despite fraud charges
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — On Tuesday, Montravias King announced that he's suspending his campaign for Charlotte City Council District 3, ending a challenge he launched earlier this year against incumbent Tiawana Brown. 'After much reflection and prayer, I have decided to suspend my campaign for Charlotte City Council District 3,' King said in a statement shared on social media. 'I gave this campaign my all because I love this city and its people.' PREVIOUS: Indicted Charlotte City Councilwoman will have challenger in primary King, a Democrat and former teacher who also serves on Keep Charlotte Beautiful, entered the race earlier this year, aiming to unseat Brown in the September 9, 2025, primary. Brown currently faces federal fraud charges related to COVID-19 relief funds. Despite the indictment, she has maintained her innocence and said she would not resign. This week, King not only confirmed he is stepping aside, but also endorsed Brown. PREVIOUS: Residents of indicted Charlotte City Councilwoman's district holding off judgement on fraud allegations While the decision ends King's campaign, he said it doesn't end his public service. 'While this chapter is ending, my commitment to our community is not,' he stated. 'I will continue working to make that vision a reality, serving and staying engaged in the work that matters most.' District 3 includes southwest Charlotte and the Steele Creek area. The race has drawn further attention after Brown was indicted in June for allegedly conspiring with her daughters to fraudulently obtain over $100,000 in pandemic relief funds. She has pleaded not guilty. MORE FROM North Carolina Elections Montravias King steps back from District 3 race, backs Tiawana Brown despite fraud charges NC generally approves of President Trump, Gov. Stein, though Trump faces narrower margin in new Emerson College poll Emerson releases updated poll for 2028 hypothetical presidential elections Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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21-04-2025
- General
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Clean the Queen effort rallies Charlotte volunteers ahead of Earth Day
Tuesday is Earth Day, and Charlotteans are doing their part by participating in cleanups all week long. Channel 9's climate reporter Michelle Alfini introduces a few of the organizers and volunteers who hope this is just the start of getting more involved in making our area greener. All week long, you might see a few yellow vests along Charlotte's streets, cleaning up whatever they could find. ALSO READ: Earth Day 2024: When did it start; how is it celebrated; what can you do? It is part of the Clean the Queen effort, a week-long collaboration between Envision Charlotte, Charlotte Solid Waste Services Department, and Keep Charlotte Beautiful. 'Doing this kind of event really opens people's eyes to this problem,' said Gracie Bartel with Keep Charlotte Beautiful. Bartel is the AmeriCorps environment engagement specialist with Keep Charlotte Beautiful. She said events like this one, especially around Earth Day, are a great way to get people thinking about environmental issues across the city, starting with one that's easy to identify but also overlook. 'Maybe you weren't paying attention while you were driving around,' said Bartel. Organizers said it's not just about getting the big stuff off of our streets, but these tiny pieces of trash that can be easier to miss can cause the biggest problems. 'Those little pieces are what we really want to focus on because that is what can get into our water or get into our soil,' said Bartel. From there, she said it can hurt local wildlife and even enter our drinking water systems. Another way volunteers are trying to reduce waste this week is by learning how to reuse materials that would otherwise head to landfills. ALSO READ: Nourish Up volunteers honor friend's memory through service Esther Moberly told Channel 9 that she had volunteered with Clean the City, but this year she's bringing new friends and co-workers. She said he hoped the event would help open their eyes to environmental concerns across the city, as well as to opportunities to help. 'There are issues. Instead of being at home and being upset about it, get out, do your part, contribute, and learn more about what others are doing. Learn how you can do your part to make a difference,' Moberly said. Several other cleanups have been planned for this week. You learn more here. VIDEO: Nourish Up volunteers honor friend's memory through service
