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Will Charlotte's bond money help your neighborhood? We tried to find out

The city of Charlotte has $425 million in general obligation bonds to fund housing, transportation and neighborhood infrastructure projects, thanks to voters approving the measures Nov. 3. It’s the largest bond request the city has ever made. So, what is the money being spent on? Some of the funding is earmarked and identified on the city’s website, but other allocations are described vaguely. And when asked for specific project lists or targeted neighborhoods, the city pointed towards its website and did not provide further context. And by state law , the city doesn’t have to list specific locations of projects. Councilmember Dimple Ajmera said the vagueness stems from a need for flexibility. “Some projects are identified today while others will be selected through a process based on community needs and available opportunities,” Ajmera said. But without a specified list of projects, how can Charlotteans keep track? Charlotte’s 2026 bond referendums City bonds are long-term loans, sometimes 10-year periods, where the debt and the interest are paid back through sales and property taxes, along with other local funding sources. They are the primary way municipalities pay for large-scale projects. Typically, Charlotte requests these bonds every two years and voters historically approve

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Waxhaw veteran who helped capture Saddam Hussein leads global aid organization

An Army veteran of 21 years has closed that chapter of his life and opened a new one in Waxhaw, bringing missionaries across transportation barriers around the world to bring humanitarian aid to people in remote communities.

Waxhaw, NC · 22h

Queen City News

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Former service members speak at Matthews Veterans Day ceremony

MATTHEWS, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Several communities across the Charlotte region are recognizing and honoring veterans. Matthews town leaders held a ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, where former service members spoke about what their time in the military means to them. One veteran, a retired U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Major, told Queen City News […]

Matthews, NC · 21h

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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."

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Timeless Dishes

Charlotte Sports Bar STATS Says a $6 Charge on a Diner’s Leftovers Was a Promo Price Adjustment

A Charlotte sports bar says a $6 line on a diner's receipt for boxed pasta was a dine-in promo price adjustment, not a to-go container fee. The post Charlotte Sports Bar STATS Says a $6 Charge on a Diner’s Leftovers Was a Promo Price Adjustment appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Charlotte, NC · 3h

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Power 98 & STATS Charlotte Thanksgiving Giveback!

Good food. Full plates. Giving back to the Queen City!. This Thanksgiving, Power 98 and STATS Charlotte are teaming up to spread some love and make the holidays a little brighter for families across our community!. Know a family that could use a little extra love this holiday season? Maybe...

Charlotte, NC · 23h

Vinyl and Velvet

1980 Police Baseball Cards Handed Out To Kids One Or Two At A Time Now Make A Complete 25 Card Set With Young Cal Ripken Jr. Estimated At $100,000 And Up

Back in 1980, a police officer might hand a kid a baseball card on the street, one or two at a time. Now a complete set of those cards, with a young Cal Ripken Jr. among them, is estimated at $100,000 and up. The set is the 1980 Charlotte O’s Police orange-border set, 25 cards […]

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Residents turn to old tool in legal fight to block duplex, triplex construction

Some Charlotte residents are turning to the courts to try and restrict the building of duplexes and triplexes in their neighborhoods. Under the city’s new development rules, those multifamily units are allowed to be built in areas previously zoned only for single-family homes. City leaders adopted the new rules three years ago to guide Charlotte’s growth and encourage more density. For more, we turn to Ashley Fahey of The Charlotte Ledger for our segment, BizWorthy.

Charlotte, NC · 11h

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12 North Carolina Restaurants That Know How To Make Biscuits And Gravy Right

One Asheville spot serves cathead biscuits, a name that comes from biscuits roughly as big as a cat’s head. That alone made me sit up a little straighter. Then I learned the same place lets you pick a gravy the way other cafes let you pick a muffin. Another kitchen in Charlotte never closes, so sausage gravy is on the table at 3 AM if you want it.

North Carolina · 18h

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 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

Charlotte, NC · 10h

Charlotte Observer

Here's what Charlotte's 10-year airport lease means for CLT flight prices

Charlotte’s city council voted Monday night to approve a 10.5-year lease for the airport that is expected to reshape airline competition and gate use. But travelers shouldn’t expect ticket prices to change overnight. Starting Jan. 1, the Airline Use and Lease Agreement involves American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. American alone controls roughly 90% of traffic at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The agreement could be extended by five years, through June 30, 2042, if the parties approve $300 million to $500 million or more in capital projects, or agree to the extension. The pact is projected to generate $3 billion in airline rates and fees to help fund a $2.1 billion “CLT Beyond” capital improvement program. Projects include Concourse C expansions, a central tunnel, a South Ramp expansion, runway rehabilitation, and international facility renovations. Here is how the deal will shape the passenger experience and what it means for ticket prices. Why fares could drop The lease agreement does not allow the city or airport management to set, cap or regulate airfares. Under the federal Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, local governments and airport operators are legally prohibited from regulating ticket prices, routes, or service levels. However, the terms of

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

‘Widespread freeze' expected for Charlotte this weekend. How low will it get?

Charlotte’s first “widespread freeze” of the season will be Sunday night, when temperatures are expected to fall to 31 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The “apparent temperature” – how it actually feels – will be more like 29 degrees, forecasters say. Sunday will be one in a series of days with highs only in the 50s and lows at or below freezing, forecasters say. The cold front will reach the region late Thursday and extend from one end of the state to the other. Lows across the state this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville on the coast, forecasters say. Precipitation is not forecast for the Charlotte region. But up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line, forecasters say. “The highest amounts still appear most likely over portions of Smoky Mountain National Park,” the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts in the Charlotte area will top 30 mph on Thursday and remain near 25 mph after sunset, forecasters say. Gusts of 40 mph to 50 mph have been forecast for higher elevations in the mountains. “Although some warming is expected, the general trend for temperatures for

Charlotte, NC · 7h

Charlotte Stories

Major European Retailer Building First US Headquarters in Fort Mill

A major European retailer is planning on building its first US headquarters in Fort Mill – investing $25.5 million and create 215 new jobs. Netherlands-based Action plans will use a roughly 345,000-square-foot building near Carowinds Boulevard and Pleasant Road. The company operates more than 3,500 discount stores across Europe...

Fort Mill, SC · 3h

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Charlotte Family Sues Novant Health Over Mom's Denied Life-Saving Surgery

Barbara Washington collapsed at her Charlotte-area home on May 22, 2024, and was rushed by EMS crews who managed to revive her before taking her to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Less than a day after she was later transferred to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, the 82-year-old was dead. Now her family is suing, alleging that doctors denied her life-saving heart surgery.

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'Your DJ didn't show': North Carolina brides say wedding vendor ghosted them, double-booked events

A group of recent and soon-to-be brides claims they were left scrambling on their wedding days after the DJ they hired either failed to show up or canceled at the last minute. Some also allege the company double-booked their wedding dates. "My first dance was ruined. My father-daughter dance was...

North Carolina · 1h

WSOC Charlotte

FORECAST: Isolated showers, gusty winds as cold front pushes into the Carolinas

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Charlotte, NC · 9h

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19 Years On, Uptown Charlotte Still Has No Answers on Kyle Fleischmann

Kyle Fleischmann was 24 years old when he walked out of a bar in Uptown Charlotte in the early morning hours of November 9, 2007, and was later seen at Fuel Pizza around 2:30 a.m. Nineteen years later, his family is still waiting for answers about what happened to him that night, with the case as unresolved today as it was in the days after he vanished.

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Attorney General Sues Driving Instructor Accused Of Defrauding New Drivers And Their Families

RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing a Charlotte-area driving instruction business NC Virtual Drivers Ed, LLC and its owner Courtney Elizabeth Brazil, alleging that the defendants charged new drivers and their families for instructions they never provided, misled customers, and refused to give them refunds. “Young people...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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