Joe Bruno
Coverage of Joe Bruno in the Nexus archive.
- Mayor Rob Harrington takes charge as Charlotte City Council returns Monday
Charlotte City Council resumes work on Monday with Mayor Rob Harrington leading discussions on issues including I-77 tolls and the affordable housing crisis. Harrington emphasizes respectful community engagement during debates.
- Ch. 9 to air Lindsey Graham funeral services in D.C., South Carolina
Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham are scheduled for this week in Washington, D.C., and Columbia, South Carolina. Events include a Capitol arrival ceremony honoring his Air Force service, a service at Washington National Cathedral with a tribute from President Donald Trump, and a procession in South Carolina with an F-16 flyover. Channel 9 will provide coverage with reporter Joe Bruno in Washington and crews in Columbia.
- The Political Beat: One-on-One with State Senate Candidate April Cook
April Cook, a state senate candidate, is running for Senate District 34 while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. She was diagnosed in February after committing to the campaign in October and decided to continue after receiving a positive prognosis.
- How Charlotte’s largest water consumers are cutting back
Charlotte's drought restrictions remain in effect, with the city itself identified as Charlotte Water's top customer. Top consumers like Atrium, Novant, UNC Charlotte, and Coca-Cola Consolidated (Chesapeake Treatment Company) are implementing water conservation efforts, which a reporter is investigating for effectiveness.
- Lawmakers enforce repayment for communities opposing I-77 toll lane project
Lawmakers have enforced a repayment requirement for communities opposing the Interstate 77 South Toll Lane Project, with the budget including a provision to pause new projects in these areas until full repayment. Opposed municipalities have 90 days to hold a new vote if they wish to reverse their opposition, and the state estimates over $60 million was spent on the project.