The federal government froze $12 million for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as part of billions halted nationwide June 30.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is reaching out to the U.S. Department of Education over funding concerns.

Candidate filing closes at noon July 18. Primary elections are scheduled for Sept. 9, and the general election is Nov. 4.

Without access to these critical funds, CMS says its ability to support its 141,000 students is significantly restricted.

C HARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - In a 5-3 vote, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education agreed to ask Mecklenburg County for $670 million for the 2025-2026 school year, $28 million more than last year.

Fifty candidates filed paperwork this past week at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections to appear on 2025 ballots. Races ...

CHARLOTTE – Anna London held her niece as she answered questions from a huddled group of reporters July 7 at the Mecklenburg ...