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Charlotte Observer
They flipped NC seats in 2026. Now, here's what Charlotte area's Democrats promised
Democrats will enter 2027 with a North Carolina House majority for the first time in 16 years, a narrower GOP edge in the state Senate and two flipped U.S. House seats that extend into the Charlotte region. Here are scannable highlights of stated priorities from the Democrats who won competitive Charlotte-area races and responded to candidate questionnaires from The Charlotte Observer and News & Observer . Candidates answered questions about their priorities, a property tax cap on the ballot, data centers, oversight of the president and other issues. Ken McCool — NC House District 105 (Mecklenburg) McCool, a former Matthews town commissioner, ousted Rep. Tricia Cotham 57.1% to 42.9% — a double-digit margin in a district Dave’s Redistricting rates 51.26% Republican. Top priority: Affordability, framed through energy costs. He wants to “hold Duke Energy accountable” and make it easier for teachers, first responders and small business owners to live in the district where they work. Where he’ll break with his party: McCool opposed the PAVE Act, which many Democrats supported. His objection: it eliminated the possibility of the Silver Line extension into Matthews and raised a local sales tax. Property tax cap amendment: Skeptical. He says the revenue streams that
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Planning Board Approves Washam Potts Project
By Dave Vieser — An infill project of 16 single-family homes adjacent to Washam Potts Road received a unanimous recommendation Monday evening from the Cornelius Planning Board. The project will now go to the Town Board for a final decision, likely in December. Applicant Nate Bowman is seeking to...
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Raleigh News & Observer
National hair salon chain opening first Triangle locations. Here's where
Full service unisex salon experience chain Hair Cuttery plans to open four locations across the Triangle by next year, opening in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Monday, Feb. 1 . By 2028, the Hair Cuttery Family of Brands plans to add more than 20 new salons and 200 jobs to the Raleigh and Charlotte areas. By mid-2027, 14 locations will be operational, the business’ press release said. “This new chapter is about more than opening new locations,” Eric Bakken, CEO of Hair Cuttery said in a press release. “A salon is more than a place to get your hair done. It’s where life happens, from a child’s first haircut to neighbors catching up in the chair. As North Carolina’s communities grow, we look forward to growing alongside them and finding meaningful ways to give back.” Focused on “crafting confidence with care,” the Triangle salons will offer cut, color, style, chemical treatments, blowouts, waxing, and extension services. New salon locations Raleigh ’s location will be at 2603 Glenwood Ave. at the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Oberlin Road. The Durham salon’s address is 1051 Yunus Rd off of Ellis Road while Cary ’s will be in Crescent Commons at
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Charlotte Turns Wastewater Plant Walkway Into Catawba River Mural Trail
Charlotte is preparing to bring online a major new wastewater treatment facility, and instead of leaving the approach to it looking purely industrial, city leaders have turned the walkway leading up to the plant into a public art destination. Murals depicting plants and animals native to the region now line the pathway, transforming what could have been a plain access route into something residents are encouraged to stop and explore.
Queen City News
WJZY’s Alicia Barnes earns NCAB Best News Anchor honor for third consecutive year
WJZY is proud to announce that Alicia Barnes has been named 2026 Anchor of the Year by the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters (NCAB), marking an extraordinary third consecutive year receiving the prestigious statewide honor.
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Waymo prepares for Charlotte launch as mapping work continues
Waymo is preparing to begin self-driving taxi service in North Carolina, with technicians spending about a year creating a map of Charlotte streets. Rich Harrington, a senior policy advisor for Waymo, said the company has moved into the next phase of testing. “The next step is having a human specialist...