North Charlotte Today

Tillis Statement on Representative McHenry’s Retirement

By North Charlotte Today | Dec 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis has issued a statement in response to the retirement announcement of Representative Patrick McHenry. In his statement, Senator Tillis commends McHenry for his exceptional leadership and problem-solving skills, highlighting his recent achievement in spearheading a bipartisan deal that saved the country from default and resulted in the largest spending cut in history.Senator Tillis states, "Congressman McHenry has been an extraordinary leader and problem solver who always rises to the occasion." He further expresses his admiration for...

Tillis Announces $3.5 Million in Grants for NC Rail Identification and Development

By North Charlotte Today | Dec 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will be providing $3.5 million in grant funding to identify potential new rail routes or improvements across North Carolina. This funding will be instrumental in transforming travel options for North Carolinians."This $3.5 million in grant funding to identify and develop potential rail lines across North Carolina could be transformational in how North Carolinians travel," said Senator Tillis. "I'm proud these investments were made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure...

Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers from Biden on Latest Iran Sanctions Waiver

By North Charlotte Today | Dec 4, 2023

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have expressed their concern in a recent letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding the Biden administration's lack of a cohesive Iran strategy. The senators are demanding answers regarding the administration's decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver, especially in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iranian-backed Hamas.In their letter, the senators highlighted their previous concerns about the administration's decision to...

Wells Fargo Championship Donates $300K to Launch E-Bike Program

By North Charlotte Today Report | Dec 4, 2023

The Wells Fargo Championship and City of Charlotte’s Corridors of Opportunity team announced an Electric Bike Pilot Program launching at the McNeel apartments in the N. Graham/N. Tryon Corridor of Charlotte.