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West Catawba Road Closure Starts Friday

By Dave Vieser — Mandated sewer installation work for the Catawba Commons project will require the closure of eastbound traffic on West Catawba Avenue between One Norman Boulevard and Torrence Chapel Road from 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. A temporary detour will be...

Cornelius, NC · 17h

Queen City News

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City of Charlotte settles in lawsuit over CMPD’s response during 2020 protest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The City of Charlotte is settling a 2020 lawsuit filed by demonstrators who protested the killing of George Floyd, according to the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court. The filing accused members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department of trapping protesters and using tear gas on them. According ot the plaintiffs, […]

Charlotte, NC · 8h

Essentially Sports

“We’re a Work In Progress”: Dawn Staley Delivers Her Verdict After South Carolina Defeats UNC By 45 Points

Dawn Staley’s team had just beaten a ranked North Carolina team by 45 points, and the coach still sounded like her season was only getting started. The No. 1 Gamecocks won 84-39 on Sunday at the 2026 Ally Tip-Off at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. They pulled away early, never let up, and made a very good team look ordinary. Staley, though, had her own take on what she had just seen. “I think we’re a work in progress,” Staley said. “You know you’ll see us make jumps from, from game to game. And I thought we did. We put 40 minutes together, and I was really, really proud of the group that fin...

Chapel Hill, NC · 1d

Axios Charlotte

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11 unexpected places to work remotely in Charlotte that aren't coffee shops

If you work remotely , sometimes you just need a change of scenery to get through the workday — but that doesn't have to mean your usual coffee shop. Why it matters: From pickleball clubs and gyms to a cigar lounge and even the mall, Charlotte has plenty of unexpected places to bring your laptop and get some work done. Here are 11 spots worth checking out, in no particular order. 1. The Vintage — South End The vibe: This private whiskey and cigar lounge has hand-rolled cigars, an extensive whiskey selection, cocktails and small plates. If you go: Day passes are $10 at the door if you're not a member. You must be 21 or older to visit. Stop by: 215 E. Worthington Ave. 2. Rally Pickleball — LoSo The vibe: Part massive pickleball facility, part social hangout and one of my favorite working-lunch spots. Yes, there's a coffee bar, but you can also grab your laptop and work throughout the space, including at the bar. Stop by: 101 Southside Drive . Rally co-founder and former pro pickleball player Megan Charity (right) swapped her tennis racquet for a pickleball paddle nearly a decade ago. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios 3. Rising

Charlotte, NC · 9h

Charlotte Observer

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CLT airport deal vote scheduled today: workers, fares and a Tillis Senate threat

Charlotte City Council is expected to vote Monday evening on a 10.5-year lease at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, a decision that will shape airline competition, fares, worker pay and roughly $2 billion in construction at one of the country’s busiest hubs. The agreement, which would take effect Jan. 1, covers American Airlines and four competitors — Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. It is projected to generate $3 billion in airline rent and fund “CLT Beyond,” a $2.1 billion capital program four times larger than the one approved under the 2016 lease. Planned work includes expanding Concourse C, building a new passenger tunnel, renovating international arrivals and modernizing airfield infrastructure. American Airlines, which operates roughly 90% of flights at CLT, has become the focal point of the debate — praised by business leaders for the global connectivity it provides and criticized by labor groups and consumer advocates who say the deal entrenches its dominance. Worker concerns dominate town hall Airport workers and allies packed a town hall at the Goodwill Opportunity Center on Oct. 27, hosted by Action NC and labor union 32BJ SEIU, the Charlotte Observer has reported . Speakers described severe housing instability among contracted airport staff, with some

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Food Briefs: Restaurants offer Veterans Day deals

Twin Peaks restaurants will offer complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eligible guests presenting a valid military ID can choose from five menu items: a cheeseburger and fries, chicken Caesar salad, chicken tenders and fries, pepperoni flatbread or boneless wings and fries.

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WSOC Charlotte

Mecklenburg County seeks volunteers for annual homelessness count

Mecklenburg County is looking for 100 volunteers to help count the number of people experiencing homelessness.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

USA TODAY

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Why Ajša Sivka put off the WNBA, BYU's historic triple-double, Gabe Lazo's milestone

CHARLOTTE, NC — When the preseason awards and watchlists started rolling out for women’s college basketball last month, Kenny Brooks just laughed. The third-year head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats knew what he had in Ajša Sivka, but the rest of the sport was blissfully unaware. “We just kind of chuckled. I don’t know if she even knows about the watchlists,” Brooks said Sunday inside the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. “But she's definitely one of the best players in the country.” Women’s basketball fans around the nation were introduced to Sivka on Sunday, Nov. 8, as she scored 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting — 8-of-12 on 3-pointers — in a 93-78 win over NC State at the fourth annual Ally Tip-Off in front of a national TV audience on ESPN2. She also had five rebounds and three assists. The versatile 6-foot-5 20-year-old from Slovenia didn’t make the preseason All-SEC team , much less the watchlist for the Wade Trophy. Entering this season, the questions folks around women’s basketball had about Kentucky sounded like this: Sure, All-SEC center Clara Strack is back, but what’s around her? Sivka provided an answer against Wes Moore’s Wolfpack on a national stage. She drained 3-pointers

Queen City News

Submissions being accepted for second Downtown Concord Sculpture Show

CONCORD, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Concord is seeking artist submissions for the second Downtown Concord Sculpture Show. The sculpture show is an opportunity for artists to display their works in one of HGTV’s “most charming small downtowns in America” along the renovated Union Streetscape. The selected works will be on display for two years. Run […]

Concord, NC · 1d

Queen City News

Fight night in the Queen City: Charlotte boxers bring the heat inside the ring

CHARLOTTE, N.C (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The gloves were on, and the crowd was watching the action Saturday night inside the ring at New Age Athlete, delivering an exciting night of boxing as fighters took center stage during Fight Night in the Queen City. The Charlotte boxing event showcased determination, athleticism, and competitive spirit as […]

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Salisbury Post

Kannapolis considers alternative summer concert series structures

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Village Park Concert Series could change amid continued financial pressure on the parks and recreation department, including paid tickets for non-residents. During the council’s February retreat […]

Kannapolis, NC · 1d

Queen City News

Indian Land man convicted for defacing Charlotte Jewish buildings with antisemitic images

The flyers included threatening messages and depicted a hangman’s noose, a swastika and a Totenkopf or “death’s head."

Charlotte, NC · 6h

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Cold November Mornings Taste Better At These 8 Piedmont North Carolina Diners Locals Have Loved For Decades

When the first real frost hits the Piedmont, a hot biscuit and a cup of diner coffee start to sound like the best plan of the day. Across this part of North Carolina, from Mount Airy down to Charlotte, some breakfast counters have been feeding the same towns for generations.

North Carolina · 1d

Queen City News

CMPD investigates reported homicide in northeast Charlotte

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An investigation is underway in northeast Charlotte Sunday night after a reported homicide. Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating in the area of Ragsdale Drive. Additional details have not yet been provided. We are working the identity of the victim(s) and if anyone facing charges in this case.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

charlottemotorspeedway.com

Save the Dates: Speedway Christmas Highlights Holiday Movie Lineup, Can’t-Miss Events

The holiday season is filled with can’t-miss moments at Charlotte Motor Speedway as Speedway Christmas presented by Atrium Health continues its 17th season with a lineup of special events, family traditions and festive experiences throughout the holidays. From opening weekend celebrations and holiday movie nights on the giant SpeedwayTV...

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WSOC Charlotte

Charlotte area expects its first frost soon

The Charlotte area is expecting its first frost of the season this weekend, with the highest likelihood coming Sunday morning as a powerful cold front sweeps across the nation.

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Charlotte Observer

'Blue tsunami,' Womack felony case: What Charlotte Observer readers talked about Nov. 2-8

From a history-making Senate race to a senator’s airport ultimatum, Charlotte Observer readers had plenty to talk about last week. Here are the five stories that drew the most comments on charlotteobserver.com from Nov. 2-8. Cooper flips NC’s Senate seat blue Former Gov. Roy Cooper became North Carolina’s first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 2008, defeating Republican Michael Whatley with 58.7% of the vote. “What do you say, North Carolina?” Cooper asked a Raleigh crowd. “Are you ready for change? Are you ready to turn things around for hardworking people?” »» Read the story, see the comments Masten: This is what a ‘mandate’ looks like Deputy Opinion Editor Paige Masten argued that Tuesday’s blue wave — Cooper’s nearly 20-point win, plus Democratic pickups in gerrymandered congressional and legislative districts — amounts to a true voter mandate, unlike the one Republicans claimed after 2024. “Turns out, voters don’t like dysfunction, tyranny and corruption,” she wrote. »» Read the story, see the comments What’s next for Womack’s felony charge? Democrat LaKesha Womack unseated Republican Rep. Tim Moore in the 14th Congressional District — but she still faces a Class H felony charge tied to an allegedly unreturned rental car from

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Arraignment delayed for man accused in December light rail stabbing

The arraignment of a Honduran man accused of stabbing a fellow passenger on Charlotte's light rail in December 2025 has been postponed until January 2027. 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano-Garcia faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, second-degree trespassing, carrying a concealed weapon, and being intoxicated and disruptive. He had been scheduled to be arraigned Monday.

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Diesel Spill Turns Charlotte Creek Red Near Atrium Health Mercy Hospital

A creek running through Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood turned red after roughly 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from an aboveground storage tank at Atrium Health Mercy hospital, with an estimated 800 gallons making it into a nearby waterway. Cleanup crews have been working the site along North Laurel Avenue, deploying booms and vacuum equipment to pull the fuel out of the water.

Charlotte, NC · 10h

Salisbury Post

Sidebar: A friend faced similar concerns

One local woman feels a certain affinity with Pope Leo XIV. Karen Hardwick of Charlotte had the same surgery on May 6. Karen is a dear friend from Lutheridge. We […]