Learn about Kenny Smith, the Republican candidate for the 2017 Charlotte mayoral race. ... a new scoreboard and ice-making equipment for the Checkers hockey team, ...

Kenny Smith, a second-term City Council member who represents south Charlotte’s District 6, said he will make a “major announcement” Thursday morning. He’s expected to say that he’s ...

Republican City Council member Kenny Smith announced Thursday he is running for mayor, with a campaign slogan of “Charlotte Deserves Better.” Smith, who was first elected in 2013, said ...

Vi Lyles and Kenny Smith are running for Charlotte mayor. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com It’s been 30 years since an elected Charlotte mayor lost a reelection bid.

CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Checkers are under new ownership. In an announcement Monday morning, the AHL team said Zawyer Sports & Entertainment has acquired a controlling interest in the team ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - The Charlotte Checkers announced there will soon be an ownership change for the team. Checkers owner and CEO Michael Kahn made the announcement Monday morning. “The time ...

Smith, who has worked with the Checkers since she was a senior in college in 2022-23, is a connector around the team, bringing the fans and players together at Bojangles Coliseum. “It is second ...