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Thousands brave near-freezing temps during Charlotte marathon. Here's who won.

With some in toques, tights and long-sleeve shirts, a record 13,250 runners braved near-freezing temperatures for Saturday’s 22nd annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon . NFL Hall of Famer and former Carolina Panthers star Luke Kuechly officially started the race at 7:20 a.m., when the thermostat in uptown stood one degree above freezing. Skies remained sunny, with 5 to 10 mph winds, according to the National Weather Service. Runners came from at least 47 states, Washington, D.C., and six other countries and territories, including Canada, Mexico, Germany and Bermuda, organizers said. About 70% were from North Carolina. Nickolas Scudder topped the field in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 31 seconds, according to the marathon results page . Justin Ller placed second in 2 hours, 26 minutes and 28 seconds, and Zach Stewart finished third in 2 hours, 28 minutes and 2 seconds. The results page doesn’t list runners’ hometowns. Events also included a half-marathon and the Chick-fil-A 5K. The marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier and benefits Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital.

Charlotte, NC · 10h

Realtor.com News & Insights

North Carolina HOA Moves To Block Homeowner's 60,000-Light Christmas Display

North Carolina homeowner Neil Heuer is feuding with his HOA over his extravagant Halloween and Christmas light displays.

Waxhaw, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

Flyers describe ‘utter chaos' at CLT airport during national outage. ‘Hot mess.'

Flyers at Charlotte’s airport described a chaotic scene during Friday’s FAA ground stop that stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers nationwide. Nearly 500 flights in and out of CLT were delayed, and at least 90 were canceled, the Charlotte Observer reported . Officials blamed the hours-long fiasco on communication equipment failures. At 9 a.m. Saturday, a whopping 202 flights were canceled and 88 delayed, according to flight tracking site FlightAware.com. At 4 p.m., cancellations leapt to 327 and delays to 359 at CLT. At 11:30 a.m., airport officials urged flyers to check with their airlines before driving to CLT. “Travelers may continue to experience delays and disruptions today,” officials said on social media site X, thanking people for their patience. Thank you for your patience yesterday as the nationwide ground stop impacted operations across the country. CLT is working with our airline and Airport partners to restore normal operations at the terminal, but travelers may continue to experience delays and disruptions today. Please check directly with your airline for the latest flight information before heading to the Airport. — CLT Airport (@CLTAirport) November 14, 2026 Patience was in short order the night before. “Charlotte Airport was utter chaos,” flyer Shelly

Charlotte, NC · 12h

hoodline.com

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Rock Hill Navy Veteran Ditches His Cane After Robotic Spine Surgery

William “Pete” Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973, “right out of high school,” and spent years serving before a back injury sustained after his military service ended slowly chipped away at his mobility. For years, he relied on a cane just to get around. Now, after spinal surgery at a Piedmont Medical Network hospital in Rock Hill, South Carolina, he’s walking on his own again, covering up to four miles a day.

Rock Hill, SC · 1d

The State

HS Playoffs Roundup: Dutch Fork wins big. Irmo, Ridge View, Mid-Carolina advance

Jaxon Knotts’ thumb was fine — and so was the Dutch Fork football team. The Silver Foxes (10-0) turned in a dominating performance Friday in defeating Fort Mill 42-14 in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs. Dutch Fork will host Byrnes in the third round next week. Dutch Fork (10-0) extended its home-playoff winning streak to 31 games and has won 10 games in a season for the 16th time in the last 17 years The talk leading up to the game was if Knotts, the Dutch Fork quarterback, was going to play in the game. The senior injured his right thumb in the regular-season finale on Oct. 30. Knotts stayed busy during the off week and didn’t practice again until Wednesday. Dutch Fork coach Tom Knotts, Jaxon’s father, said he even thought about going with backup QB Jacob Brown and not playing his son unless he was absolutely needed. But Jaxon pleaded with his dad to let him play. “I spent a lot of time in the training room and got all the swelling out, and it was just managing the pain,” Jaxon Knotts said. “That was something I could do. I just put a glove on

Irmo, SC · 23h

High School On SI

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Dutch Fork Rolls Past Fort Mill. Six Takeaways from Second-Round Win.

There was plenty of ‘buzz’ on social media regarding Dutch Fork’s Class 5A second-round matchup with Fort Mill. It had less to do with the Yellow Jackets’ nick

Irmo, SC · 13h

Axios Charlotte

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Weekender: 37 things to do in Charlotte this weekend

The Southern Christmas Show returns this week. And there's a list of other events you'll want to add to the calendar this weekend if you're not feeling festive just yet. Friday, Nov. 13 🎁 Take the family to The Southern Christmas Show at The Park Expo and Conference Center to shop from hundreds of vendors. | Prices vary | Runs through Nov. 22 | Details 🍽️ Check out Clue: Murder on the Menu at Blume Studios Stage 2. | $114.59+ | Runs through Dec. 6 | Details 🩰 See a student showcase of aerial dancing at Aerial CLT. | $22.13 | 7-9:30pm | Details 🎶 Vibe to René Marie live at Middle C Jazz. | $32-$45 | Showings through Saturday | Details 🧠 Test your knowledge of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" with trivia at The Suffolk Punch for a chance to win a prize. | Free | 7-9pm | Details 🏃 Compete in a 5K, 10K or half marathon at Whitewater Center after the sun sets. | $45-$85 | 5pm | Details 🛍️ Shop from VTGCLT's holiday pop-up shop with local and regional vendors across from the food stalls at Camp North End. | Free | Runs through

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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Tega Cay Sun

Winthrop, Fort Mill Schools Celebrate Launch of Dual Enrollment Program

Fort Mill high school students now have a new way to jump-start their higher education following the official launch of a partnership between Winthrop University and the Fort Mill School District. Officials from both institutions gathered on Thursday, Nov. 12, to celebrate the debut of the Dual Enrollment Baccalaureate Pathway and welcome the program’s inaugural...

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

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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Queen City News

Rock Hill civil rights icon remembered by restaurant that has his name etched in seat

His name is etched on the back of a seat -- the same one that led to his arrest and jailing in the fight against segregation and for equality.

Rock Hill, SC · 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

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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 · 2d

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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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 22 Duplex Homes in East Charlotte

6806 Robinson Church Rd. — Approximate Site of Habitat Housing Project. Twenty-two duplex homes are rising on Robinson Church Road in east Charlotte, part of a Habitat for Humanity project aimed at families who have been squeezed out of the region's housing market. The development, called Zion Hill, sits on a 4.96-acre site and is designed specifically for homebuyers earning below the area's median income.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WBTV

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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WSOC Charlotte

Charlotte Marathon will impact dozens of roads around Uptown

The Charlotte Marathon gets underway Saturday, Nov. 14, in Uptown Charlotte, with a half marathon and 5K also on the schedule for runners of all levels.

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: