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CMS assured parents that school is safe from mold. Then a mom commissioned her own tests

Students at a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school are spending another year in a building plagued by complaints of extreme heat and suspected mold, with parents questioning whether the district has done enough to address potentially unsafe conditions. At Chantilly Montessori, a former teacher says classroom temperatures soared to 95 degrees, while independent testing commissioned by parents has since identified elevated mold indicators in two classrooms. Despite months of complaints about the aging building, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools maintains that its own testing found no concerning airborne mold levels. The school with about 300 students on East Independence Boulevard is scheduled to move into a renovated building in August 2027, after which the existing Chantilly campus will be demolished. Until then, students and staff will continue using the aging facility, built in 1951. CMS did not respond to The Charlotte Observer’s requests for comment about the conditions, the district’s testing or its plans to address parents’ concerns. Charlotte parents seek answers about mold Sasha Vater, whose son attends Chantilly Montessori, said her concerns began when his teacher unexpectedly left her job just days before classes started in August. Vater said the teacher had warned her about suspected mold in the building’s HVAC system and recurring

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Les Misérables Comes to Gastonia's First United Methodist Church

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - Starting this weekend, Friday, November 13, 2026, the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia Theatre will be presenting the classic Les Misérables at the theatre across the road from the church, located at 162 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. Les Misérables. The classic...

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WSOC Charlotte

Sprouts opens new location in Concord

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again, debuting its fourth Charlotte-area store in the same spot as a former specialty grocer in time for the holiday season.

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Timeless Dishes

Charlotte Sports Bar STATS Says a $6 Charge on a Diner’s Leftovers Was a Promo Price Adjustment

A Charlotte sports bar says a $6 line on a diner's receipt for boxed pasta was a dine-in promo price adjustment, not a to-go container fee. The post Charlotte Sports Bar STATS Says a $6 Charge on a Diner’s Leftovers Was a Promo Price Adjustment appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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WBTV leads panel discussion on history, future of embattled Jail North in new special

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Jail North, the Mecklenburg County detention center surrounded by years of controversy, reopened this year -- but at what cost?. The embattled facility, officially titled Detention Center North, reopened in September 2026, to help ease overcrowding at the main Mecklenburg County jail. As Jail North resumes...

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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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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

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Bank of America targets 2027 opening for two-story SouthPark center, with nearby branch to close

Bank of America Corp.⁠ has a permit, contractor, and target date for its new SouthPark⁠ branch.

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West Charlotte Gets Mobile Opioid Treatment Van as Overdose Deaths Spike Among Black and Hispanic Residents

Hajee House Harm Reduction — Scheduled Mobile Treatment Stop. McLeod Centers for Wellbeing is rolling out its first mobile opioid treatment unit in West Charlotte next Monday, November 16, parking at Hajee House Harm Reduction at 2219 Dr. Webber Ave. The nonprofit says the van will carry naloxone and full Opioid Treatment Program services directly to patients who cannot get to its clinics, serving people regardless of their ability to pay or whether they have health insurance.

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Wienermobile rolls into WBTV: Where to catch it in the Charlotte area

The iconic 27-foot-long Oscar Mayer hot dog on wheels is one of six Wienermobiles touring the country.

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Axios Charlotte

Charlotte's airport development plan is too car-centric, planners say

Charlotte's planning staff has asked Crosland Southeast to design a less car-centric version of the "Destination District," the airport's nearly 40-acre development near the future Silver Line stop that could include multiple drive-thrus. Why it matters: Again, Charlotte is facing crossroads decisions that guide whether the city becomes more urban — or continues operating as a place where you're expected to own a car. Charlotte City Council is hosting a public hearing on the city-owned airport's rezoning request Monday, Nov. 16, where the developer may address some of these concerns. However, airport officials have been clear that they only intend to make the district so walkable due to traffic and FAA rules. The latest: The Destination District, envisioned as an "employment hub," is currently planned to include a mix of stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, a parking garage, a gas station and green space. They're aiming to complete it by 2032. As it stands, the rezoning petition seeks permission to build up to six drive-thrus, with possible exceptions for more at the site, located between Wilkinson Boulevard and I-85. City staff argues this would not create the ideal pedestrian environment to support the multibillion-dollar Silver Line light rail coming through there,

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Morning 3: Charlotte-area driver’s ed company sued over ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices -- and other news

Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories and more below. Charlotte-area driver’s ed company sued over ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices. The state attorney general is suing the company and its owner. Waxhaw...

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‘Winter Wonderland' in NC with snow on the ground Friday: What to expect in Charlotte

About 2 inches of snow is already on the ground Friday morning in the North Carolina mountains as the region — including Charlotte — will see its first widespread freeze of the season this weekend. A cold front is sweeping across North Carolina, with the coldest temperatures in Charlotte expected to be Sunday night. Will this frigid blast mean we could see an unusually white winter in North Carolina? Maybe not. Forecasters have said they expect this winter to trend warmer and wetter than normal, driven by a potentially record-strong El Niño pattern. Here’s what to know: Temperatures in Charlotte are expected to drop to 31 degrees Sunday night in the season’s first widespread freeze , feeling more like 29 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide lows this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville, and up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line. The North Carolina Climate Office is forecasting above-normal temperatures and fewer wintry events this winter , with western North Carolina having the best shot at big snow events. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts normal snowfall for most of the state, with snow specifically

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Charlotte Observer

Charlotte tops wishlist for Americans looking to move, study says

A house sitting company has named Charlotte the destination people most want to move to in the United States. TrustedHousesitters, a house and pet sitting company, compared domestic migration statistics with relocation-related Google search data to determine the places people most want to move. Charlotte tops the list, followed by Austin and Dallas in Texas. Honolulu, Hawaii was ranked the highest for travel. The company found U.S. Google searches for “moving to Charlotte” and “living in Charlotte” average a combined 1,890 monthly. The company compared this to data on domestic migration. TrustedHousesitters used Census Bureau data to identify the metro area gained about 24,400 domestic migrants in 2024-25, which was the largest increase among the destinations analyzed. The area’s latest annual gain equates to 8.4 people per 1,000 residents, according to the study. Charlotte was also named the most underrated city in America in 2026 by Clever Real Estate, the Charlotte Observer previously reported. So, how many people are actually moving here? Despite the city’s reputation as a location people want to move to, and an underrated one at that, migration to Charlotte actually dropped 14% between July 2024 and July 2025 , the Charlotte Observer recently reported . Despite

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Men's basketball to face Johnson C. Smith, Claflin in Region Classic Tournament

Harrogate, TN — The Lincoln Memorial men's basketball team hits the road this weekend to compete in the Region Classic Tournament hosted by Johnson C. Smith University at Brayboy Gymnasium. The Railsplitters will open tournament play against the host Golden Bulls on Friday, November 13, with tip-off slated for 8:00 p.m., before returning to the hardwood on Saturday, November 14, to take on Claflin University at 2:00 p.m. Entering the weekend with a 3-1 record, Lincoln Memorial aims to carry its early-season momentum into Charlotte and replicate last season's dominant showing against Johnson C. Smith. In that previous meeting on December 3, 2025, inside B. Frank "Tex" Turner Arena in Harrogate, the Railsplitters cruised to a 111-76 victory, dominating the interior with a 72-38 advantage in points in the paint and outscoring the Golden Bulls' bench 73-20.

Harrogate, TN · 1d

Charlotte Observer

FAA taps AI to ease air traffic jams for Charlotte's airport ahead of holiday rush

A new artificial intelligence tool used by the Federal Aviation Administration is helping reduce delays and cancellations as Charlotte’s airport prepares for a busy holiday season. The system, called Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories ( SMART for short), combines real-time data on weather, air traffic and staffing to offer faster, safer routes, according to the U.S. Transportation Department. Human air traffic controllers still make the final decisions. Unveiled in September by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the system launched in a limited capacity around Washington, D.C., before expanding in October to air route traffic control centers in Miami, Jacksonville, Fla., and Atlanta. Since then, SMART has assisted more than 180 flights carrying 24,000 passengers, saving an average of 10 minutes and nearly 80 gallons of fuel per flight. Duffy said the Trump administration is focused on modernizing air traffic control and cited the rollout in Charlotte, as a key example. He said the technology uses “Super Intelligence” to help controllers save travelers time. “SMART will slash frustrating delays, reduce stress on air traffic controllers and lower travel prices,” Duffy said. Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlines, which controls roughly 90% of flights at Charlotte Douglas International Airport ,

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Cornelius Schools Weigh New Boundary Lines as Bailey Middle Hits 162% Capacity

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines across Cornelius, with a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday laying out two options that would reroute roughly 1,000 students currently zoned for Bailey and Francis Bradley middle schools. The driving force is overcrowding: Bailey Middle School now enrolls 1,703 students in a building with a stated capacity of 1,050, putting it at 162.2 percent of capacity and making it, according to the presentation, the most over-capacity school in the district. Francis Bradley Middle School, on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, isn't far behind at 101.5 percent capacity, with 1,091 students enrolled against a capacity of 1,075.

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WSOC Charlotte

Truist Championship tallies local impact

The Truist Championship generated $132.8 million in overall economic impact during its first year.

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Longtime Charlotte media attorney and press advocate honored with First Amendment award

Here at WFAE, it should come as no surprise that we think the First Amendment is kind of a big deal. That’s why we’ve created an award honoring First Amendment champions. This year’s recipient of the Ed Williams First Amendment Award is Jon Buchan. He worked as...

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