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North Carolina voters react to historic ‘blue wave’ midterms, demand bipartisanship and economic relief

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A historic political shift across the Carolinas has flipped seats held by Republicans for decades, leaving local voters reacting with surprise, excitement, and a clear message for newly elected leaders: it’s time to deliver. The midterm results brought a sweep for Democrats across North Carolina,...

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2 Charlotte-area stores fined for overcharging customers

Two stores, one in Union County and one in Mecklenburg County, were caught overcharging customers at the register.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 11d

WCNC

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What is the income tax amendment on NC ballot?

North Carolina · 8d

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The Enormous Flea Market In North Carolina Where $40 Fills Your Whole Car

Somewhere between Gastonia and the South Carolina border, tucked into the honest, hardworking community of Bessemer City, North Carolina, there’s a flea market that will make you question every financial decision you’ve ever made at a regular retail store. The 161 Flea Market is where forty dollars stops...

Bessemer City, NC · 12d
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You Can Comfortably Retire On Just Social Security In This Affordable North Carolina City

Retirement doesn’t have to mean choosing between groceries and your electric bill, and Gastonia, North Carolina is living proof of that. This city of roughly 80,000 people sits just west of Charlotte, and it’s quietly becoming one of the smartest places in the entire state to stretch a fixed income without feeling like you’re stretching it at all.

Gastonia, NC · 10d

Charlotte Observer

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2026 election: Live results for Cabarrus County midterm races

Here are unofficial results for the 2026 general election in Cabarrus County. Polls across most of North Carolina will close at 7:30 p.m., and the graphic below will populate with live results as they’re reported — likely starting after 8:15 p.m. The graphic below includes all races that voters in the county cast ballots for. Results for each race reflect only the total votes cast in that county, not across the state or across multi-county districts. 🟦🟥 Live voting results: ››› North Carolina (US Senate race) ››› Mecklenburg County ››› Cabarrus County ››› Gaston County ››› Iredell County ››› Lincoln County ››› Union County >>More coverage ◽️ Get Charlotte Observer headlines in your inbox .

Cabarrus County, NC · 7d

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Town Board Approves Bethel Church Rezoning

By Dave Vieser — An extensive modernization plan for Bethel Presbyterian Church in Cornelius, which required a rezoning, will move forward following unanimous approval by the Cornelius Town Board on Monday. Under the plan, the existing fellowship hall will be demolished and replaced with a new addition. The playground...

Cornelius, NC · 7d

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Cabarrus County Adds Three Public Pet Microchip Scanners

Cabarrus County has added self-service pet microchip scanners in Kannapolis, Midland and Mount Pleasant, extending a network that began with a station outside the county animal shelter. The Sheriff's Office Animal Control Division announced the expansion during Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week, saying the stations are intended to help reunite lost pets with their families and reduce unnecessary shelter intake, including after regular business hours. The Sheriff's Office announcement identifies the new locations.

Cabarrus County, NC · 6d

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Inside Charlotte Country Club’s Fall Festival Planning

Every October, Charlotte Country Club hosts its campfire campout for families and youth. The event has become a tradition that members look forward to. The annual event takes place between the golf course and the agronomy facility where members bring tents and camp out on the lawn. However, a golf...

Charlotte, NC · 7d

Carolina Public Press

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‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment.

Provider tiers were meant to be a tourniquet for NC State Health Plan that was bleeding money. Status of Atrium has created major headaches.

Buncombe County, NC · 7d

WSOC Charlotte

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Fiber installations spark property damage, utility strike concerns

Fiber installation projects in some neighborhoods are fueling concerns after reported issues and complaints, including damaged property, utility strikes, and repeated disruptions in neighborhoods.

Indian Trail, NC · 7d

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Drought Notice - Stage 1 - 11/4/2026

🚨 Mandatory Water Restrictions Have Been Lifted 🚨. Catawba-Wateree Basin Transitions from Stage 2 Mandatory to Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions. The City of Mount Holly is an active member of the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG). CW-DMAG has announced the transition of the Catawba-Wateree River Basin from Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions to Stage 1 Voluntary Water Restrictions due to improved drought conditions.

Mt Holly, NC · 7d

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Union County Returns to Stage 1 Water Conservation Due to Improved Drought Conditions

The following information comes from Union County Government. Union County is moving from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Response Plan, effective Thursday, Nov. 5, due to improved drought conditions in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin and across the southeastern United States. In coordination with regional partners in...

Indian Trail, NC · 7d

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Charlotte Black Political Caucus-endorsed candidates win nearly every race

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Members of the Charlotte Black Political Caucus said they are celebrating the midterm election results after the group endorsed 18 candidates and all but one won their races. Black Political Caucus Chair Jocelyn Nolley said she wanted to use the day after the election to celebrate...

Charlotte, NC · 6d

WCNC

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Children in rural North Carolina face more barriers, new research shows

North Carolina · 6d

Axios Charlotte

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2026 Midterm election results: Mecklenburg County and Charlotte

North Carolina handed Democrats key votes to win control of both chambers of Congress, including a swift Roy Cooper victory and an unexpected lead for Democrat LaKesha Womack over Rep. Tim Moore, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections as of 7am, Wednesday. Here are all the results from races on Charlotteans' ballots: 🫏 U.S. Senate: Cooper wins in quickly called race Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper defeated Michael Whatley, President Trump's handpicked candidate, flipping one of North Carolina's two GOP-held U.S. Senate seats. He will be the first Democrat to represent North Carolina in the Senate in over a decade. Go deeper: Cooper flips North Carolina Senate seat 😬 U.S. House: The surprises of the night for local Republicans Rep. Alma Adams campaigns for former Gov. Roy Cooper at Sugar Creek Brewing on Oct. 17. Photo: Grant Baldwin/Getty Images District 12: Democratic Rep. Alma Adams will serve her seventh full term representing most of Charlotte after besting Republican Jack Codiga. Rep. Tim Moore greets voters outside a polling location in Gastonia with Michael Whatley, who lost the U.S. Senate race to Roy Cooper. Photo: Cornell Watson/Bloomberg via Getty Images District 14: Democrat Lakesha Womack appears to

Charlotte, NC · 6d

Charlotte Observer

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2026 election: Live results for Mecklenburg County midterm races

Here are unofficial results for the 2026 general election in Mecklenburg County. Polls across most of North Carolina will close at 7:30 p.m., and the graphic below will populate with live results as they’re reported — likely starting after 8:15 p.m. The graphic below includes all races that voters in the county cast ballots for. Results for each race reflect only the total votes cast in that county, not across the state or across multi-county districts. 🟦🟥 Live voting results: ››› North Carolina (US Senate race) ››› Mecklenburg County ››› Cabarrus County ››› Gaston County ››› Iredell County ››› Lincoln County ››› Union County >>More coverage ◽️ Get Charlotte Observer headlines in your inbox .

Mecklenburg County, NC · 7d

YoCo News

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YoCo News to carry live AP election results on Nov. 3

The YoCo News will publish live election results from The Associated Press on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving readers in Tega Cay, Fort Mill and across York and Lancaster County real-time vote counts and race calls in one place. The results feed below updates automatically as votes are reported. Readers do not need to refresh the page.

Lancaster County, SC · 11d

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My Home Delivery Launches in Charlotte for Easy Large Item Transport

On Oct. 29, My Home Delivery announced it was bringing its on-demand delivery service to Charlotte, North Carolina. With the My Home Delivery App, which shoppers can download from the home page, shoppers can request delivery of items that are generally too big to fit in a personal vehicle, such as mattresses, furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, and other large, bulky items.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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Charlotte Schools Shine in 2027 U.S. News Rankings, Metrolina Scholars Academy Leads Region

Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy in Charlotte ranked No. 2 statewide for elementary and middle school categories in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Several other metro Charlotte campuses also made the list, according to the Charlotte Observer. According to PR Newswire, U.S. News & World Report bases its...

Charlotte, NC · 7d