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Another driver comes to WCCB with complaint about another local towing company

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Another Charlotte driver has come to WCCB with a complaint about a local towing company. We’ve been reporting on tow company issues across the area, as both local and state officials explore ways to better regulate the industry. This latest driver tells us his car was booted in the Atkins Circle Complex in Ballantyne after he entered the wrong tag number on a paid visitor permit.

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Rock Hill and Charlotte cemeteries were just sold in a multi-state deal

Yes, final resting places can still get a new owner. That's what happened on Tuesday to thousands of people buried across Rock Hill and Charlotte, and others who plan to be. Florida cemetery, funeral and cremation company Everstory Partners bought Pennsylvania-based Life Remembered for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds 27 cemeteries in five states for Everstory, including two in Rock Hill and one in Charlotte.

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This North Carolina Town Still Pulls A Giant Christmas Log Through The Streets Like It’s 1949

Every December, kids grab a rope and haul a giant Yule log on a vintage sled through a tiny downtown. A high school band leads the way, and everyone sings as they go. Then the log is placed into the Memorial Yule Log Fireplace and ceremonially lit as part of a tradition dating back to 1949.

Mcadenville, NC · 2d

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Monroe Council Greenlights Mixed-Use Village With 340 Multifamily Units and Harris Teeter Anchor

Weddington Rd. & Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. — Neutral Street Scene. Monroe City Council has given the green light to Monroe Village, a sprawling mixed-use development from Pappas Properties that will bring a new grocery store, hundreds of homes, and transportation improvements to the city. The project pairs retail and housing with open space and recreational amenities, marking one of the more ambitious development proposals to clear Monroe's council chambers in recent memory.

Monroe, NC · 1d

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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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Raleigh News & Observer

PBS North Carolina announces merger to strengthen statewide programming

Public media organizations PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have announced a merger to preserve statewide educational media. The agreement between the Raleigh and Charlotte-based organizations will allow for public service programming in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region to reach a statewide audience following approval by the Federal Communications Commission, according to the press release . “WTVI has been a trusted presence in living rooms across the Charlotte region, and I have deep respect for what the station has meant to its viewers, members and to the community,” David Crabtree, PBS North Carolina’s chief executive officer and general manager, said in the release. “Bringing WTVI into the PBS NC family means that everything WTVI has built now has a statewide stage.”

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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 · 1d

Charlotte Observer

‘Winter Wonderland' in NC with snow on ground Friday: What to expect in Charlotte

About 2 inches of snow is already on the ground Friday morning in the North Carolina mountains as the region — including Charlotte — will see its first widespread freeze of the season this weekend. A cold front is sweeping across North Carolina, with the coldest temperatures in Charlotte expected to be Sunday night. Will this frigid blast mean we could see an unusually white winter in North Carolina? Maybe not. Forecasters have said they expect this winter to trend warmer and wetter than normal, driven by a potentially record-strong El Niño pattern. [ MORE : See photos of NC snow accumulation so far ] Here’s what to know in Charlotte: Temperatures in Charlotte are expected to drop to 31 degrees Sunday night in the season’s first widespread freeze , feeling more like 29 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Statewide lows this weekend will range from 22 degrees in Cherokee to 33 degrees in Jacksonville, and up to 4 inches of snow could fall along the Tennessee state line. The North Carolina Climate Office is forecasting above-normal temperatures and fewer wintry events this winter , with western North Carolina having the best shot at big snow events. The

Charlotte, NC · 17h

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Charlotte Breaks Ground on 60 Affordable Homes as Rents Stay Out of Reach

Construction crews broke ground in October on Ryans Way, a 60-unit affordable housing development rising on a former Brownfield site in Charlotte, after Merchants Capital closed $15.5 million in financing for the project. The development, built by Scantland, Inc., is expected to take 18 months to complete, with units restricted to families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income.

Charlotte, NC · 19h

Charlotte Observer

Celebrate a festive season with holiday events in Charlotte. Here's when to go

The holidays are here, and Charlotte is stacked with tree lightings, events and holiday performances to make your season merry and bright. With these activities, you can gather your friends and family for shopping, view dramatic displays with millions of lights, snap pictures with Santa and join in on annual Christmas and Hanukkah traditions in the Queen City and surrounding areas. Here’s a list of seasonal events, organized by day, that are taking place in November and December: Southern Christmas Show When: Now through Nov. 22 Where: The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 Cost: General admission starts at $23 for adults and $13 for children ages 5-12. Children 5 and under free. The Southern Christmas Show, the largest holiday show in North America, has been a tradition in Charlotte since 1967. It offers more than 400 vendors you can shop, along with live music, designer rooms for inspiration and a special appearance on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. by Hallmark Channel and “Sullivan’s Crossing” star Marcus Rosner. Photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops When: Now through Dec. 24 Where: Bass Pro Shops, 8181 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027 Where: Bass Pro

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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 22 Duplex Homes in East Charlotte

6806 Robinson Church Rd. — Approximate Site of Habitat Housing Project. Twenty-two duplex homes are rising on Robinson Church Road in east Charlotte, part of a Habitat for Humanity project aimed at families who have been squeezed out of the region's housing market. The development, called Zion Hill, sits on a 4.96-acre site and is designed specifically for homebuyers earning below the area's median income.

Charlotte, NC · 17h

Charlotte Observer

What's the big deal about Charlotte street vendors? See what led to new sweeping ban

After more than a year of debate over Charlotte street vendors — from taco stands to sidewalk artists — city leaders made a sweeping decision this week: street vending is now banned, except in designated marketplaces that require a permit. The Observer’s Nick Sullivan reported the City Council voted 8-1 on Monday , with rule-breakers now facing $500 fines. Why has this been such a contentious issue that split business owners, residents and vendors themselves? How NoDa became ‘turf war’ over Charlotte street vendors Much of the controversy centered on NoDa, where vendors have long been part of the neighborhood’s artsy identity — and increasingly, part of its friction. The Observer’s Mary Ramsey reported last summer that business owners said the problems grew serious enough to threaten their livelihoods . Chris Wade, operations manager at Cabo Fish Taco’s North Davidson Street location, told the Observer in June 2025 that vendors blocked sidewalks, pulled away paying customers, cooked food without health inspections and sometimes engaged in “turf wars” that have turned violent. Wade pointed to a 2023 shooting outside his restaurant — an incident that left two people hospitalized on a busy Friday evening — as a turning point in the

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South Charlotte Calendar (Nov. 13-19)

Families engage in literacy activities during Family Storytime at South County Regional Library. Get a ticket at the children’s desk 15 minutes before the program. cmlibrary.org/locations/south-county-regional. 10-10:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte. Yoga Storytime. A certified yoga instructor leads Family Storytime: Yoga for children ages 2-5 at South County...

Charlotte, NC · 17h

Queen City News

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

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Kannapolis Clears 1.1 Million-Square-Foot Afton Ridge Rezoning

Kannapolis City Council has cleared a conditional rezoning for Afton Ridge, a light-industrial park planned as four buildings totaling 1.1 million square feet on 78 acres off Corl Road. The November 10 vote was unanimous, the Salisbury Post reported. Florida-based McCraney Property is the developer, targeting 6122, 6229 and 6331...

Kannapolis, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

Will your Charlotte neighborhood trees be clear-cut for billboards? Here's a list

Charlotte and state leaders are requesting that billboard owners put a pause on cutting trees to improve visibility to their signs. The request comes after Adams Outdoor Advertising cut down a 500-foot stretch of trees — perhaps more than 100 trees — to improve visibility of a billboard along U.S. 74 or Independence Boulevard in Plaza Midwood. The tree clearing caused a massive outcry from local businesses owners along Commonwealth Avenue and residents. Business owners said the trees blocked out noise and pollution coming from the highway. There are 40 active permits around Mecklenburg County where Adams Outdoor and Lamar Outdoor either intend to cut trees or have already. The Plaza Midwood site is one of those places. Here’s a list of the active permits that were issued between July 14 and Nov. 2:

Charlotte Observer

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

Charlotte, 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 · 2d

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Charlotte Marathon will impact dozens of roads around Uptown

The Charlotte Marathon gets underway Saturday, Nov. 14, in Uptown Charlotte, with a half marathon and 5K also on the schedule for runners of all levels.