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Mecklenburg County North Detention Center begins accepting federal detainees

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office North Detention Center began receiving its first federal detainees on Nov. 2, following months of preparation and coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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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

WFAE

The decline of Charlotte's queer third spaces

Charlotte, North Carolina, a small yet growing city in the South, has a surprisingly rich history when it comes to queer spaces. In 1968, a prominent venue emerged known as The Scorpio. A pioneer in queer spaces in terms of diversity and inclusivity, Scorpio is still in business today. With such a pillar still around, you would think queer spaces are valued and protected. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

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Meet the Marine Veteran Flipping Historic Homes in North Carolina—and Making Sure They Qualify for VA Loans

Adam Miller has been renovating historic North Carolina homes for 15 years, and makes sure to bring them up to code to qualify for VA loans.

Davidson, NC · 1d

islands.com

Forget North Carolina, Retire To This Virginia Border Oasis With Affordable Living, Parks, And River Fun

North Carolinians often joke about New Yorkers relocating to the state en masse for retirement, but there's a reason the state appeals to so many retirees. You can put down roots near the coast, spending each day taking long beach walks, settle down in a cozy cabin in the mountains, or select a place somewhere in the middle to spend your golden years. But there's another option just across the border that you might not have thought about: Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Mecklenburg County, VA · 4d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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‘A vote against government’: Cabarrus County school bonds fail

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Cabarrus County Schools are working to figure out what’s next after voters shot down a school bond referendum to build new schools and renovate others. Central Cabarrus needs a new high school because they’ve run out of room. But how will they get...

Cabarrus County, NC · 19h

Tega Cay Sun

Veterans Day Deals Close to Home for York County Veterans

Veterans and active duty service members in Tega Cay, Fort Mill and Rock Hill can fill most of Veterans Day with free food and services on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as national chains and hometown businesses roll out their annual offers of thanks. Many of the deals sit within a few miles of one another along...

Tega Cay, SC · 1d

decorhint.com

10 North Carolina Comic Book Shops Packed With Rare Finds, Nostalgia And Unexpected Treasures

Starting your own comic convention is a pretty extreme way to prove you take comics seriously. One North Carolina shop did exactly that back in 1982, and the event is still going every summer. That sent me looking at the rest of the state’s comic shops a little differently.

North Carolina · 3d

country1037fm.com

Charlotte Extends Gateway Station Deal With Developers Before Transit Handoff to Regional Authority

Charlotte city government administrators have detailed a new agreement with developers Lincoln Property Co.⁠ and Republic Land Development to revive plans for Gateway Station. The announcement comes as Charlotte prepares to transfer its transit system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) on Jan. 1, 2027, WSOC-TV 9 reported.

WSOC Charlotte

Major Charlotte employers step up efforts to hire military veterans

Major employers are expanding programs to recruit veterans and help service members transition into civilian careers.

thecharlotteweekly.com

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News Briefs: Legion Post 235 hosting Veterans Day Ceremony

MATTHEWS – Members of the Matthews Board of Commissioners and the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Matthews Veterans Memorial Park. The event will honor the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and their families. All are welcome to...

Matthews, NC · 1d

Queen City News

Community members concerned proposed Charlotte airport lease could price out travelers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The future of Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be determined on Monday as city leaders vote on the details of the nearly 11-year lease agreement. The new lease would bring billions of dollars in revenue to the state, but it could price out the local traveler. “Charlotte does have […]

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WBTV

Weekend fuel spill reported at hospital in Charlotte: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fuel spill happened a a Charlotte hospital over the weekend, officials confirmed. The spill happened on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Atrium Health Mercy hospital on Vail Avenue in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood. Atrium said it was “aware of” the spill and that it had...

WSOC Charlotte

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EPA takes lead on diesel spill in Mecklenburg County waterway

Mecklenburg County says the EPA is taking the lead on the fuel spill into a local creek.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

These Charlotte Democrats have majority for first time. How will they use power?

Democratic Mecklenburg legislators say they’re eager to execute on long-awaited priorities after their party captured a majority in the North Carolina House for the first time in 16 years. House Democrats are expected to have a near-supermajority in the new legislative session after flipping seats across the state in Tuesday’s election. Republicans appear to have narrowly held onto their majority in the state Senate, if potential recounts and the final canvass don’t change outcomes. But Democrats picked up several seats there, too. In Mecklenburg County, state Sen. Vickie Sawyer will be the only Republican left in the legislative delegation after former Matthews town Commissioner Ken McCool defeated GOP state Rep. Tricia Cotham. State Rep. Mary Belk easily secured a sixth term in the House, where she represents south Charlotte’s District 88. Despite her long tenure, this will be her first time in the majority. Belk told The Charlotte Observer she had an inkling it could be a good year for Democrats given frustration among voters with the status quo and indicators of high voter turnout. But she “had no idea it was going to be this much.” “Very rarely do we get to move things forward and have them heard,