Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles moves closer to historic 5th term with 2025 primary win

The 2025 primary election is occurring as Charlotte finds itself in the national spotlight after a gruesome, fatal train stabbing.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles ripped over woke response demanding ‘compassion’ for madman accused of slaughtering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is coming under fire for her woke comments calling for compassion for the deranged vagrant who is accused of viciously murdering a Ukrainian refugee on a train in the city last month.

Mayor Vi Lyles wins primary for reelection bid in November

This article will update in real-time with the latest election results, including key races for Mayor, At-Large Council seats, and Council Districts 1 through 6.

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles joins in criticism of NC courts, magistrate after stabbing

Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed Aug. 22 while riding on a Charlotte Blue Line light rail train.

Charlotte Mayor Criticized for Response to Stabbing of Ukrainian Woman

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles argues that Americans need to have more "compassion" for the homeless after homeless man, Decarlos Brown Jr., stabbed a woman in the throat. Lyles appeared to come out against arresting homeless maniacs, arguing that "we will never arrest our way out"… pic.twitter.com/8EXhQw65eR
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“Some would say that the mayor is an idiot:” Vi Lyles criticized for suggesting “compassion” for light rail murder suspect

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles is now getting ripped not just locally, but on a national level, for her response to the deadly light rail stabbing.
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Charlotte mayor announces new safety steps following light rail stabbing; blames court system

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said Monday that the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on the city's light rail system was "a tragic failure by the courts and magistrates" and announced new steps to increase transit security.
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