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Controversial comments no impediment to James’ political career
Despite his divisive comments, Commissioner Bill James is serving his eighth consecutive term on the Board of County Commissioners, having held the seat since 1996. His consistent re-election mainly stems […]
James’ divisive comments raise worries about economic impact
Bill James could be bad for business in Mecklenburg County. At least that’s the concern of some in Charlotte. James, a Republican representing District 6, has been one of Mecklenburg […]
Government officials defend grants for expanding businesses
You have to spend money to make money. Such seems to be the logic behind the Business Investment Program, in which Mecklenburg County, usually in conjunction with the city of […]
Republican addition could bring board bipartisanship
Despite the red wave that swept the House of Representatives across the country Tuesday, the Democrats on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners were able to hang on to their […]
Decision 2010: Board of Commissions District 6 race
(Editor’s note: Incumbent Bill James, who is running unopposed, declined to come to The Mecklenburg Times’ office for an interview, suggesting instead that questions be e-mailed. The Mecklenburg Times only […]
Eye on Government
A look at happenings in local government Commission votes down immigration proposal The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners on Monday voted down a proposal by Commissioner Bill James to request more […]
Latest News
- Rail Trail Bridge to Connect Uptown to South End over I-277 work begins
- Construction employment rises in 32 states and D.C. with North Carolina adding 13,600 jobs
- ATTOM reports home purchase loans at 12-year low amid rising mortgage rates
- NCDOT unveils six design concepts to reconnect I-77 South corridor in Charlotte
- ATTOM report finds home prices grew in nearly half of opportunity zones
- Foundry Commercial Brings Uptown Charlotte Site to Market
- Construction Employment Rises By 9,000 In April As Nonresidential Hiring Offsets Residential Declines And Average Hourly Pay Rises To $38.73
- Foreclosure activity rises 18 percent annually with Delaware and South Carolina hardest hit
- Homeowners face plumbing and radon as top repair stressors across states
- Averitt Announces New Commitment to Charlotte
- PlayNation to Bring Purpose-Driven Indoor Playground to Eastway Crossing
- Construction Jobs Increase In 33 States And D.C. Between March 2025 And March 2026
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- Thomas & Hutton Grows Charlotte Team With Two New Team Members
- Nick Schirato Joins Thomas & Hutton As An Environmental Designer In Charlotte
- Foundry Taps Alex Olofson to Lead Capital Markets Growth in Charlotte
- Tony Lathrop Strengthens Parker Poe’s Infrastructure, Transportation & Public Policy Services
- MVA Expands Economic Development & Incentives Group, Appoints Beth Buckner as Head
- Thomas & Hutton Announces Kaylee Neal’s Professional Engineer Licensure In North Carolina
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