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Huskies Aim to Build on First Season Under Maye

By Ryan Moxon – The Hough boys basketball team begins their season tonight with a new standard, a challenging schedule and a coach who wants his players to be the toughest team in the gym every night. Head coach Beau Maye, beginning his second season at the helm, is...

Cornelius, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

‘We are a mess.' CMS board creates committee to examine its own problems

After weeks of turmoil , controversies and occasional infighting , the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board Tuesday agreed on at least one thing: It needs to take a hard look at itself. The board voted unanimously to establish an ad hoc committee tasked with evaluating its governance practices and recommending reforms, nearly seven weeks after the contentious firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill. The move follows repeated calls from board members and the public to address concerns about accountability, transparency and their ability to work together. At the September meeting where Hill was fired and board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down from her post as board chair, board member Monty Witherspoon called the board “dysfunctional” and said it had “spiraled into chaos.” Board member Haynes, who spearheaded the proposal, acknowledged the board’s struggles in urging her colleagues to support the committee. “A few weeks ago, one of us said it plainly: ‘We are a mess,’” Haynes said. “We’ve sounded the alarm. Now are we prepared to change?” The newly established Board Strategy, Governance, and Operations Committee will develop recommendations for improving board operations, strengthening governance practices and creating a strategic plan for the board itself. Its responsibilities include evaluating the board’s existing Student

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Cherryville Weighs Funding for Proposed Baseball Field Parking Lot

Cherryville, NC (WNN) – On Monday, November 9, 2026, the Cherryville City Council recognized local veterans, honored two state lawmakers, approved a rezoning request, and discussed several city projects during its regular meeting. The meeting opened with recognition of veterans in attendance ahead of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November...

Cherryville, NC · 2d

Yahoo!

Swastika incidents at Charlotte private school, west Charlotte park spark outrage

Reports of swastikas appearing at a west Charlotte park and a separate controversy involving students at a prominent Charlotte private school are raising concerns about antisemitism and the impact hateful symbols can have on children and families. The incidents have prompted conversations about accountability, education and the responsibility schools and...

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WSOC Charlotte

Warming shelter not expected to open before first freezing temperatures arrive

As temperatures are expected to drop to freezing this weekend, people experiencing homelessness in Gaston County are bracing for dangerous cold without a warming shelter.

Gaston County, NC · 1d

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Pet of the week: Meet Mbali!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The most perfect girl joined Rising on Wednesday – meet Mbali! She is about 3 years old and weighs 46 pounds. Mbali (Mmm-Ball-ee-Zulu word for flower) arrived to the shelter with her brother Mbappe’ in July. And while her brother has long since been adopted, Mbali is still waiting for her forever home.

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WSOC Charlotte

Local workers feel impact of nationwide Microsoft outage

A nationwide Microsoft outage disrupted the workday for businesses and professionals across the country Thursday, including workers in the Charlotte area who rely on the company’s services to communicate and get their jobs done.

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CMS Outlines New Middle School Boundary Lines in Cornelius

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines in Cornelius, presenting two options that would send students living west of Interstate 77 to a new middle school planned at 13832 Stumptown Road in Huntersville. The proposed changes would also affect some students living near Sam Furr Road. According...

Cornelius, NC · 2d

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Another driver comes to WCCB with complaint about another local towing company

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another Charlotte driver has come to WCCB with a complaint about a local towing company. We’ve been reporting on tow company issues across the area, as both local and state officials explore ways to better regulate the industry. This latest driver tells us his car was booted in the Atkins Circle Complex in Ballantyne after he entered the wrong tag number on a paid visitor permit.

Charlotte, NC · 18h

Charlotte Observer

THC drinks could soon be banned in NC. How will it affect Charlotte businesses?

For some, a night out no longer has to end with a cocktail, a beer or a glass of wine. A can of THC-infused seltzer offers another way to enjoy the festivities, without necessarily drinking alcohol. The beverages, which contain tetrahydrocannabinol — the primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis that produces a “high” — appeal to customers who are sober-curious, abstaining from alcohol or want to try something different. But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products. A federal law originally scheduled to take effect Nov. 12 would narrow the definition of legal hemp, eliminating most THC-infused drinks containing more than 0.4 milligrams of THC per container. Congress has since delayed those restrictions until Dec. 11. North Carolina lawmakers have also considered similar restrictions through House Bill 328 , but the bill remains stalled in the House Rules Committee. Rep. Tricia Cotham, who was a co-sponsor of the bill, lost her re-election bid earlier this month, meaning passage of the bill could be more difficult with Democrats set to take control of the House in January, The News & Observer reported . A growing venture For

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The Wake Weekly

Opinion: When Iran calls for ‘war on Wall Street,’ Charlotte should listen

Iran’s “war on Wall Street” warning could extend beyond New York, the author argues, citing Charlotte’s financial sector, Duke Energy’s role and ties to Fort Bragg.

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Mecklenburg Jail Inmate, 65, Dies at Hospital as State Investigates Second Death This Year

A 65-year-old man who had spent more than a year in custody at Mecklenburg County's Central jail has died at a Charlotte hospital, and the State Bureau of Investigation is now looking into his death. Christopher Green had been held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central on East Fourth Street since Aug. 9, 2025, before he was hospitalized late last month and ultimately died this week.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

Raleigh News & Observer

PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.”

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Rain Clears, Wind Whips As Charlotte Braces For Weekend Freeze

Charlotte wakes Thursday to light rain and temperatures around 54 degrees, but the gray start will be brief. Sunshine returns as a strong front moves through, with a high near 67 before readings slide into the low 60s and west winds begin pushing hard. The National Weather Service expects west...

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Publix Targets 2027 Opening at Redhawk Pointe in Cramerton

Publix is targeting a 2027 opening for a new supermarket at Redhawk Pointe, a planned shopping center along South New Hope Road in Cramerton, North Carolina. The Lakeland, Florida-based grocer confirmed the upcoming location alongside another Charlotte-area store in Matthews, according to a November 2026 announcement reported by CBJ Newsroom on Instagram.

Cramerton, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

What's the big deal about Charlotte street vendors? See what led to new sweeping ban

After more than a year of debate over Charlotte street vendors — from taco stands to sidewalk artists — city leaders made a sweeping decision this week: street vending is now banned, except in designated marketplaces that require a permit. The Observer’s Nick Sullivan reported the City Council voted 8-1 on Monday , with rule-breakers now facing $500 fines. Why has this been such a contentious issue that split business owners, residents and vendors themselves? How NoDa became ‘turf war’ over Charlotte street vendors Much of the controversy centered on NoDa, where vendors have long been part of the neighborhood’s artsy identity — and increasingly, part of its friction. The Observer’s Mary Ramsey reported last summer that business owners said the problems grew serious enough to threaten their livelihoods . Chris Wade, operations manager at Cabo Fish Taco’s North Davidson Street location, told the Observer in June 2025 that vendors blocked sidewalks, pulled away paying customers, cooked food without health inspections and sometimes engaged in “turf wars” that have turned violent. Wade pointed to a 2023 shooting outside his restaurant — an incident that left two people hospitalized on a busy Friday evening — as a turning point in the

Charlotte Observer

Will your Charlotte neighborhood trees be clear-cut for billboards? Here's a list

Charlotte and state leaders are requesting that billboard owners put a pause on cutting trees to improve visibility to their signs. The request comes after Adams Outdoor Advertising cut down a 500-foot stretch of trees — perhaps more than 100 trees — to improve visibility of a billboard along U.S. 74 or Independence Boulevard in Plaza Midwood. The tree clearing caused a massive outcry from local businesses owners along Commonwealth Avenue and residents. Business owners said the trees blocked out noise and pollution coming from the highway. There are 40 active permits around Mecklenburg County where Adams Outdoor and Lamar Outdoor either intend to cut trees or have already. The Plaza Midwood site is one of those places. Here’s a list of the active permits that were issued between July 14 and Nov. 2:

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