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Business owners in Charlotte continue to find success after starting pop-ups

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolinians keep starting new businesses. Some of those businesses are in the form of a pop-up. It’s a way to start a business without the higher expenses of a brick-and-mortar store. Two pop-up businesses continue to have success in Charlotte. They set up throughout...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Map: How NC Rep. Tricia Cotham lost to Democrat Ken McCool in 2026 election

Democrat Ken McCool won nearly every precinct in North Carolina House District 105 on his way to ousting incumbent Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham on Tuesday. McCool, a former Matthews town commissioner, won the southeast Mecklenburg County district by a margin of 57.1% to 42.9%, according to data from the State Board of Elections . He notched 24,608 votes district wide to Cotham’s 18,479. Results are unofficial until certified by the Board of Elections. McCool captured 16 of the 18 precincts in the district, a Charlotte Observer analysis of state data found. His widest margin of victory was in Precinct 215 in Matthews, where he defeated Cotham by a margin of 64.4% to 35.6%. Cotham won just two precincts in her district, Precinct 221 in Mint Hill and Precinct 86 in southeast Charlotte. Her best performance was in Precinct 221, where she beat McCool by a margin of 53.6% to 46.4%. She narrowly prevailed in Precinct 86 by a margin of 50.7% to 49.3%. Use the interactive map below to explore how each precinct in the district voted:

North Carolina · 6d

FOX8 News

NCDOT reopens community hub as I-77 South project advances

For some Charlotte residents, the project brings back memories of the original construction of I-77 and the changes it brought to surrounding neighborhoods.

Charlotte Observer

Mayor Pro Tem: Why Charlotte should move forward on airport agreement | Opinion

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of our community’s greatest assets. It connects Charlotte to the world, supports jobs and economic growth across our region, and has helped make our city an attractive place to live, visit and do business. An asset that important deserves careful stewardship. Council members should ask hard questions about what Charlotte receives from a long-term agreement, how it protects the public interest and whether it positions our airport and our community for the future. After considering those questions, I believe the proposed Airline Use and Lease Agreement is good for Charlotte, and I support its approval. While I will not be able to attend the Council meeting when it comes up for a vote, I want my position to be clear. The agreement provides the framework for roughly $2 billion in investment at Charlotte Douglas. For travelers, that means real improvements: additional gates, a new passenger tunnel connecting the terminal with an expanded Concourse C to help reduce crowding and improve movement, renovations to our international arrivals facilities, and airfield improvements supporting greater safety, reliability and efficiency. It also lays the groundwork for Charlotte’s continued international growth, including additional international capacity. As our city becomes

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Salisbury Post

Campbell returns to represent District 83

ROWAN COUNTY — Despite a split county vote, Grant Campbell is headed back to the legislature for a second term representing District 83. Campbell, the incumbent Republican candidate, won the […]

Rowan County, NC · 4d

charlotteoptimist.com

Thoughts on the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina

Ten years ago, just after sunrise on Election Day, a Ford Fusion swerved into a paid parking lot across the street from a polling place in uptown, and out hopped the young state senator Jeff Jackson. “I’m parked illegally!” Jackson, who’s now North Carolina’s attorney general, said as he jogged...

North Carolina · 2d

cabarrusncchamber.org

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Looks Ahead Following Cabarrus County Bond Vote

College remains focused on students, growth and the future educational needs of Cabarrus County. The $60 million Cabarrus County Community College General Obligation Bond did not receive voter approval in Tuesday’s election, but Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will continue moving forward with efforts to expand educational capacity at South Campus and meet the needs of a growing region.

Cabarrus County, NC · 4d

hoodline.com

Charlotte Eyes $2M Fix for 7 Dangerous Crossings as Pedestrian Deaths Climb

Beatties Ford Rd. & Cindy Ln. — Approximate Proposed Safety Project Intersection. Seven Charlotte intersections could soon get new crosswalk beacons, pedestrian signals and repainted pavement markings under a $2 million plan headed to a City Council vote on Monday. The locations stretch across the city, from 4900 Central Avenue to Ballantyne Commons Parkway at Woodview Circle, and reflect a push to slow down some of Charlotte's most dangerous crossings for people on foot.

Charlotte Observer

I-77 South engagement center reopens as city shifts focus to community benefits

As the controversial Interstate 77 South project moves forward, community engagement and benefits remain a focus for the city and the state’s transportation department. That effort includes reopening the community engagement center and creating a community benefits working group. On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reopened its community engagement center at 1023 W. Morehead St. The center closed in May after Charlotte City Council and the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization withdrew support for the I-77 South project. With support from both entities back on the table , NCDOT and the city are reopening the center to restore communication with residents. “Reopening is a signal that the conversation about this corridor isn’t over,” Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington said Friday. “It’s not lost on me that not everyone in these neighborhoods or our broader Charlotte community agrees with the path we’ve chosen … Your concerns and our understanding of them did not end with our vote. This center is one place where those concerns will keep shaping the work on this project.” On Monday, Charlotte City Council will vote on a resolution to establish the I-77 South Community Benefits Working Group. The group will finalize a community benefits plan

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The Post and Courier

Silfab Solar gives 72-hour notice to begin manufacturing at Fort Mill plant amid legal battles

FORT MILL — Silfab Solar gave state officials a required 72-hour notice on Nov. 6 that the company will begin solar cell manufacturing at its Fort Mill plant next week. The company has been limited to panel assembly since opening in early 2026, then agreed not to phase into chemical manufacturing following two leaks in March. Silfab entered into an agreement with the S.C. Department of Environmental Services to have an independent contractor review policies and safety measures at its site before starting chemical manufacturing. In addition to the review, the SCDES agreement required Silfab giv...

Fort Mill, SC · 5d

WSOC Charlotte

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Charlotte City Council approves $2.1B airport expansion plan

On Monday, Charlotte City Council approved a new airline lease at Charlotte Douglas International Airport that will pave the way for $2.1 billion in new projects over the next decade.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

qnotescarolinas.com

Democrats oust Rep. Tricia Cotham from NC House

Democratic challenger Ken McCool ousted Charlotte-area Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham in another expensive fight for her southeast Mecklenburg County district. Cotham narrowly won another term representing southeast Mecklenburg County’s state House District 105 in 2024 after leaving the Democratic Party to become a Republican. This year, she faced...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 6d

backfirenews.com

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Charlotte Is Weighing a Ban on Towing Cars With People Inside, but North Carolina Law Won’t Let It Touch What Towers Charge

Charlotte City Council’s Safety Committee is looking at changes to the city’s private-property towing rules, a topic it took up at its October and November meetings. Two proposals stand out: banning the towing of vehicles with people inside them, and requiring a property owner’s written authorization for every tow, at any hour. Both are reasonable. Neither touches the bill, though, because North Carolina law doesn’t let cities set tow prices.

Charlotte, NC · 6d

WFAE

Mecklenburg County, Discovery Place reach tentative deal to repay $14 million debt

Mecklenburg County has reached a tentative agreement with Discovery Place to repay more than $14 million in debt tied to construction of its nature center, though some county commissioners remain skeptical. County Manager Mike Bryant told commissioners during a meeting Tuesday night that corporate and private donors have stepped forward...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 5d

hoodline.com

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Ridgeway Army Veteran Raising Two Sons Alone Scheduled to Receive Ford Bronco

Retired U.S. Army Cpl. David Lewis, a South Carolina veteran who was wounded during a combat deployment to Iraq, was scheduled to be presented with a Ford Bronco this week. Lewis, who lives in Ridgeway and is raising his two teenage sons alone after his wife died unexpectedly in 2024, was scheduled to receive the vehicle at the 13th annual Veterans and First Responders Golf Outing in Indian Land, South Carolina, on Wednesday.

Indian Land, SC · 6d

Queen City News

Annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival held in Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Saturday afternoon, more than 2,000 people gathered to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual Salute to Veterans Parade kicked off in Uptown Charlotte — the start of a week of celebrations and honors events in the city. The event features high school bands, scout […]

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Fort Mill Sun

Fort Mill Veterans Day Celebration Scheduled for Nov. 11

Nov. 6, 2026— Join the Town of Fort Mill as we honor our veterans with a special Veterans Day Celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. The event will take place at Veterans Memorial, located at 106 N. White Street in Fort Mill. This year’s celebration takes on special meaning as our nation commemorates its […]

Fort Mill, SC · 5d

Yahoo!

NC Democrats could still break Republican majority in the state Senate

Democrats will control the North Carolina House for the first time since 2010 and have broken Republicans' veto-proof majority in the state Senate, according to unofficial results. Control of the Senate remains undecided. Democrats won 71 of the House's 120 seats, compared with 48 for Republicans. One unaffiliated candidate who...

North Carolina · 6d

northatlantastar.com

A Museum Without a Permanent Gallery Is Asking Residents to Define the New South

What makes the South new? A Charlotte history museum is taking that question to the people who live here, gathering stories about food, faith, migration, housing and work before settling on what visitors will eventually see in its next permanent home. Levine Museum of the New South is touring with...

Charlotte Observer

‘The Bachelor' to Obama: Remember these moments at Charlotte's EpiCentre?

The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week . Charlotte commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Co., Vision Ventures and Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced the joint venture on Tuesday. The site was sold for $27.5 million, the Observer reported this week . The EpiCentre was the “place to be” for many years, playing host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the 2020 Democratic National Convention and multiple celebrations for the Panthers and Hornets. See some of those memories with these photographs from the Observer’s archives: