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Which Charlotte councilmembers spent the most on travel — and where did they go?

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By David Hodges Verified
| WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A WBTV Investigation reveals Charlotte councilmembers have been spending taxpayer dollars on trips they never attended or have questionable connections to city business. WBTV requested records of city council travel expense reports and other reimbursements, paid for by taxpayers. The records date back to January 2025.
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Woman towed from domestic violence shelter says company won’t return car

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By David Hodges Verified
| WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A woman who needed her car towed from a domestic violence shelter says the company now won’t give it back after charging for repairs she says she didn’t ask for. Tenasia Benjamin called Ray Harris Towing because she needed her car towed. She says she was transferring between domestic violence shelters but the key fob for her Buick wasn’t working. Text messages show Benjamin was charged a $275 tow fee and also needed her key fob fixed.
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Front-runners emerge as Charlotte narrows list of mayoral applicants

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By David Hodges Verified
| WBTV-TV (Charlotte, NC) Verified
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The deadline to apply to become Charlotte’s next mayor has closed with 114 applications submitted, though only 69 are eligible. The city was accepting applications for candidates interested in becoming interim mayor through 5 p.m. on June 9. Current Mayor Vi Lyles, who was reelected to her fifth term in 2025, is resigning from the role effective June 30.
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