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Chipped paint and dust: 3 Charlotte restaurants receive Bs for sanitation

Three restaurants scored lower than an “A” during sanitation inspections in Mecklenburg County between Oct. 30 and Nov. 5. Food For Thought The restaurant received 89% on Oct. 30. Violations included: Buildup on equipment Handwashing sink used for other purposes Incorrect food storage Incorrect cooling Broken tiles and chipped paint Food For Thought is located at 5700 Westpark Drive in Charlotte. This was the first grade lower than an “A” for the restaurant. Ruby Tuesday The restaurant received 87.5% on Nov. 2. Violations included: Handwashing sink used for other purposes Raw animal foods stored incorrectly Food stored at too high a temperature Cracked tiles Incorrect date labelling Ruby Tuesday is located at 8905 Red Oak Blvd. in Charlotte. This was the first grade lower than an “A” for the restaurant. 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen/Bar One Lounge The restaurant received 88.5% on Nov. 3. Violations included: Handwashing sinks inaccessible Soiled pans stored as clean Incorrect cooling Hot foods not held at right temperature Food and dust build up on the walls Unlabeled working containers 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen/Bar One Lounge is located at 6815 Phillips Place Ct., Unit A1, in Charlotte. It received another “B” in 2025. Mecklenburg County sanitation scores

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UNC set to face off against UConn in hope of breaking two-game losing streak

Here’s what you need to know about Carolina’s next opponent. North Carolina had never lost to UConn in football until a Freddy Kitchens-led team went into Boston for the Fenway Bowl and did just that. That loss came 17 days after the school hired Bill Belichick as it’s head coach. Will Belichick actually coaching the game make the difference this time around?

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Charlotte Observer

Worker seriously injured at Charlotte Water treatment plant, officials say

A contractor was hospitalized early Friday after being injured while working at a Charlotte Water treatment plant northwest of uptown, officials say. Medic ambulance personnel report they were called just before 8 a.m. to the 5000 block of Brookshire Boulevard after someone suffered life-threatening injuries. Charlotte Water’s Franklin Water Treatment Plant is at 5200 Brookshire Boulevard, maps show. Charlotte Water officials issued a statement early Friday noting the injured person was a contractor and is being treated by emergency responders. Details of how the person was injured have not been released. Workers injured by ‘explosion’ at paper plant in North Carolina, sheriff says 1 killed, 2 injured when 8-story tower explodes in North Carolina, officials say Towering fire levels NC church just hours ahead of Sunday morning services

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South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these food establishments from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:. • La Sa Son by Winter, 4200 South Blvd. – 92.5. • 800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen / Bar One Lounge, 6815 Phillips Place Court – 88.5. • Cook Out, 10645 Park Road –...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

Man accused of carjacking woman in Kannapolis, crashing vehicle in Huntersville

A man accused of pulling a woman from her car and stealing it in Kannapolis was arrested after crashing the vehicle in Huntersville, police say.

Kannapolis, NC · 20h

WSOC Charlotte

NCDOT secretary to address I-77 toll lane project in Charlotte

For the first time since the project’s revival, N.C. Department of Transportation Sec. Daniel Johnson will be in Charlotte on Friday to address the I-77 toll lane project.

Charlotte Observer

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:

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2 hospitalized in University City shooting

Two people with gunshot wounds were taken to a hospital Friday afternoon in University City, MEDIC said.

Charlotte, NC · 19h

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 · 1d

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Two Charlotte men charged after trying to steal wire from Liberty cell tower

LIBERTY —Two Charlotte men are facing multiple charges accused of cutting about 40 feet of cable at a cell tower site in Liberty, according to court records. Julian Smith Martinez-Amador, 47, and Jefferson Ezequiel Garcia-Ramirez, 26, were arrested Wednesday after Randolph County sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a Verizon Wireless cell tower site on Starmount Road, in Liberty, according to the sheriff’s office.

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The TJ Ritchie Show: DeSantis Comments On Midterm Losses

The TJ Ritchie Show is a nightly talk show on WBT Charlotte that covers news and politics, along with everything happening in entertainment, sports, and…well…life! Because he’s “America’s Coolest Conservative,” TJ breaks it all down in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy, delivering pinpoint political analysis with wit and a heaping dose of Southern charm. Not since Rush Limbaugh has a host combined serious political and cultural news with satirical humor. He has been one of America’s most well-respected radio hosts for over 25 years, and now he’s conquering the talk radio and podcast world. Liberals beware…you just might laugh at yourselves! There’s a new Sheriff in town, and his name is TJ Ritchie!

Charlotte Observer

Unpaid rent dispute between Charlotte stars Cam Newton and Lamelo Ball is over

An unpaid rent dispute between Carolina Panthers star Cam Newton’s company, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and Ball’s manager has reached an end, according to court documents. A lawsuit alleging Ball and his manager owed the former Panthers quarterback’s company more than $270,000 for 11 months of unpaid rent and other HOA fees was appealed to federal court in September and dismissed altogether last week. What exactly led to the joint dismissal, however, remains unknown. Attorneys on both sides did not respond to emails and calls from The Charlotte Observer. The at-times muddy saga has seen an eviction , contradictory claims and both local and federal courts over the last seven months. It all stems from a 2020 lease for Newton’s old Charlotte condos, which sit above an uptown Brazilian steakhouse and between the Spectrum Center and Bank of America stadium. In 2020, Newton had moved away from the city after helping the Panthers get to the 2016 Super Bowl . Ball was just beginning his five-year stint as the Hornets point guard, during which he would become the highest-paid athlete in Charlotte. Ball set sights on Newton’s condo, which was managed by a business owned by Newton and his

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Perfect timing for this SouthPark pop-up shop

Just in time for the holiday season, King Arthur Baking Company makes its debut in North Carolina with a pop-up shop at Apex SouthPark. Baking enthusiasts are bound to be delighted by the floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with a variety of bread and cookie mixes, chef’s tools, bakeware and highly giftable cookbooks.

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More immigrant families are turning to a Charlotte nonprofit for help

A Charlotte nonprofit says the number of refugee and immigrant families seeking help has tripled in the past year as many struggle with housing costs and food insecurity.

WBTV

Longtime NASCAR crew chief recovering after life-threatening illness led to ‘extended’ hospital stay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A longtime NASCAR crew chief is recovering after he faced a serious, life-threatening illness recently. Jeff Hensley was hospitalized with sepsis days after the Oct. 9 Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser. The fundraiser was set up by veteran Truck...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WBTV

2 hurt in shooting near off-campus housing in Charlotte, officials confirm

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were seriously injured Friday in a northeast Charlotte shooting, first responders confirmed. According to MEDIC, two people were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting in the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 6. The two people, whose identities were not immediately known,...

Charlotte, NC · 19h

WSOC Charlotte

Thousands expected for Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte

About 2,000 people are expected to attend this year’s Salute to Veterans Parade in Uptown Charlotte on Saturday.

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Queen City News

PAVE Act projects bringing influx of construction-related jobs to Charlotte

The sales tax is expected to bring in more than $19 billion in the next few decades.

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Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Isolated Severe Storms Return to Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington Friday as Cold Front Crosses the State

RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain and storm chances are finally returning to central and eastern North Carolina on Friday, November 6. A cold front moving through the state will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could bring heavy rain at times. An isolated severe risk will be in place from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly from Raleigh east toward the beaches.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

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