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Cabarrus County veteran says rising prices make it hard to afford food

Of the 700,000 veterans in North Carolina, 1 in 9 are food insecure, according to the GAO.

Cabarrus County, NC · 2d
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The town of Matthews to celebrate first-ever Pride in the Park

The afternoon of Sunday, November 15, will mark a historic first for the town of Matthews, North Carolina with its first-ever official Pride celebration. Presented by Beer Money Entertainment and BME Concerts for a Cause, the family-friendly event will take place in Stumptown Park on November 15 from 1-6 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free for everyone (including pets), and all proceeds from vendors, sponsors and raffles will go to support the local nonprofit charity organization, Twirl to the World. Pride in the Park will feature about 50 local vendors and a variety of food trucks; additionally, raffles will be held throughout the day with prizes donated by local businesses.

Matthews, NC · 3d
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WFAE

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Longtime Charlotte media attorney and press advocate honored with First Amendment award

Here at WFAE, it should come as no surprise that we think the First Amendment is kind of a big deal. That’s why we’ve created an award honoring First Amendment champions. This year’s recipient of the Ed Williams First Amendment Award is Jon Buchan. He worked as...

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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corneliustoday.com

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New Walking Art Tour Comes to OTC

A new community art experience in Old Town Cornelius launches Saturday, connecting residents and visitors with themed art installations throughout downtown. Beginning Nov. 14, Old Town Cornelius Inc. will present a series of outdoor paintings called the OTC Art Trail. The concept was developed by the OTC Beautification Committee consisting of Cornelius residents Mary Bottini, Andy Rogers and Andre Lima.

Cornelius, NC · 1d
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lakenormanpublications.com

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HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events

HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...

Denver, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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59th Southern Christmas Show Opens Today at Charlotte's Park Expo

Park Expo and Conference Center — Host of Southern Christmas Show. The 59th Southern Christmas Show opens today at The Park Expo and Conference Center and runs through Nov. 22. Charlotte gets nearly two weeks of holiday shopping, decorated rooms and scheduled extras, and a ticket that does not automatically cover tomorrow.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

busandmotorcoachnews.com

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FTA finds transit agencies violated charter rules in two cases

The Federal Transit Administration ruled that two public transit agencies violated federal charter service regulations in separate cases involving transportation for a college baseball team and the 2025 PGA Championship. The United Motorcoach Association filed one complaint on behalf of Budget Charters Inc., of Adah, Pennsylvania. Sunway Charters, of Charlotte,...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Stories

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Huntersville Deploys Goats as an All-Natural Landscaping Crew

The animals are now grazing at North Mecklenburg Park, where they will spend roughly two weeks eating invasive kudzu. The project targets overgrown areas along the park’s greenway and mountain bike trail. Huntersville Parks and Recreation says the goats can reach terrain that is difficult for traditional landscaping crews....

Huntersville, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Gaston County WWII veterans recall plan to invade Japan before the atomic bomb

Two Gaston County men say they were drafted as teenagers in World War II, as the U.S. made plans to invade Japan.

Gaston County, NC · 3d

WBTV

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Morning 3: Charlotte-area driver’s ed company sued over ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices -- and other news

Morning 3 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. Check out those stories and more below. Charlotte-area driver’s ed company sued over ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices. The state attorney general is suing the company and its owner. Waxhaw...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WBTV

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Advocates push back as trees get cut down in Mecklenburg County to make billboards more visible

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Community advocates and Mecklenburg County leaders are calling on billboard companies to consult with neighbors before cutting down trees to make their signs more visible. The push for change follows tree cutting in Plaza Midwood, where an entire line of trees was removed near a billboard....

Mecklenburg County, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Goats brought in to help tackle invasive wisteria at Mecklenburg County nature preserve

Mecklenburg County is turning to goats to help tackle an invasive plant problem at one of its nature preserves.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 1d

Queen City News

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Weddington graduate bound for West Point nearly missed diploma after course credit dispute

WEDDINGTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Weddington High School graduate who earned an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point says he nearly missed graduation after learning a dual-enrollment English course he had taken would not satisfy a high school graduation requirement. Thomas LoMonaco, now a West Point cadet, said he […]

Weddington, NC · 2d

Salisbury Post

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East Spencer starts data center ordinance

EAST SPENCER — The East Spencer Board of Aldermen has started drafting a data center ordinance as they prepare for the possible annexation of the Long Ferry Road data center […]

East Spencer, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Mecklenburg Weighs 242 Diesel Generators at Charlotte Data Center

A proposed Mecklenburg County air-quality permit would let Digital Realty keep a hyperscale data center on Moores Chapel Road online through a blackout with 242 diesel generators. Together they would total 726 megawatts, a backup fleet that would rival the output of some utility-scale power plants, and the permit would allow more than 100 tons of air pollution a year.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WCNC

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Key North Carolina elections still too close to call as county boards review ballots

North Carolina · 1d

The Post and Courier

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Mystery company eyeing Rock Hill development surfaces at City Council meeting

ROCK HILL — In a whirlwind meeting that lasted only 15 minutes, the City Council approved zoning and ordinance amendments, recognized award winners and opened the door to an unidentified company seeking access to Langston Street in Rock Hill. The city read an ordinance to grant the code-named Project Blue Mako easement access. Project Blue Mako is a stand-in name for anonymous company that plans to reuse an industrial building for a currently undisclosed purpose. The company’s identity is expected to be revealed at York County Council’s Nov. 16 meeting. It is one of several large corporations ...

Rock Hill, SC · 4d

corneliustoday.com

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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 · 4d

hoodline.com

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Swastikas Found at Charlotte Park as Rabbi Weighs In

Swastikas turned up at a park in Charlotte, and a local rabbi weighed in alongside a student video. A local rabbi weighed in alongside a student video as swastikas appeared at a Charlotte park, according to WCNC. A Pattern Playing Out Across Charlotte. This is not the only recent instance...

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WBTAM/WBTFM

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Charlotte Marathon Expects Record Turnout for 22nd Annual Race

Charlotte Marathon hits record 13,250 runners with new organizer Charlotte Sports Foundation. Race sells out early, adds prize purses, local murals, and a Waka Flocka Flame concert.

Charlotte, NC · 3d