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West Charlotte lounge owners plan to give 500 families Thanksgiving grocery checks

The owners of Marquee Charlotte plan to give away 500 $25 Butterball gift checks on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the business. The owners of Marquee Charlotte, a tapas bar and lounge in West Charlotte's Enderly Park neighborhood, plan to give away 500 Thanksgiving grocery gift checks on Nov. 15, according to a news release from the business.

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Charlotte private school addresses ‘deeply disturbing’ racist, antisemitic incidents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte private school responded to a series of incidents that its leaders described as racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic at its middle and upper schools. In a Nov. 7 letter to parents, Charlotte Country Day head of school Dr. Tara Kisney said leaders were aware of...

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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

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The Mount Airy News

Local man runs for 24 hours

It’s one thing to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K race — which all can be done in a span of minutes or hours — but a Mount Airy man has managed to run for an entire day. This occurred when Charles Hiatt took on the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge from Oct. 30-31 in Mint Hill, near Charlotte. Unlike some races with spread-out courses, the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge involves a 1.35-mile loop that participants run over and over — “and over again,” Hiatt stated with a note of humor. The local man, an employee of Eagle Carports in Mount Airy, started the event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and finished on 7 p.m. the next day to cap what organizers call “a festive, Halloween-themed test of endurance.” While the running career of the former two-pack-per-day smoker previously included completing three World Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and most recently Sydney, Australia, he was a bit leery about the late-October event. “Running for 24 hours straight was definitely my biggest challenge yet,” Hiatt acknowledged. A friend and fellow runner, Josh Seawell of Pinnacle, had invited him to participate in the Mint Hill event. “Against my

Mt Airy, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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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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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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Charlotte Observer

‘We are a mess.' CMS board creates committee to examine its own problems

After weeks of turmoil , controversies and occasional infighting , the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board Tuesday agreed on at least one thing: It needs to take a hard look at itself. The board voted unanimously to establish an ad hoc committee tasked with evaluating its governance practices and recommending reforms, nearly seven weeks after the contentious firing of Superintendent Crystal Hill. The move follows repeated calls from board members and the public to address concerns about accountability, transparency and their ability to work together. At the September meeting where Hill was fired and board member Stephanie Sneed stepped down from her post as board chair, board member Monty Witherspoon called the board “dysfunctional” and said it had “spiraled into chaos.” Board member Haynes, who spearheaded the proposal, acknowledged the board’s struggles in urging her colleagues to support the committee. “A few weeks ago, one of us said it plainly: ‘We are a mess,’” Haynes said. “We’ve sounded the alarm. Now are we prepared to change?” The newly established Board Strategy, Governance, and Operations Committee will develop recommendations for improving board operations, strengthening governance practices and creating a strategic plan for the board itself. Its responsibilities include evaluating the board’s existing Student

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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 · 20h

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Mecklenburg Jail Inmate, 65, Dies at Hospital as State Investigates Second Death This Year

A 65-year-old man who had spent more than a year in custody at Mecklenburg County's Central jail has died at a Charlotte hospital, and the State Bureau of Investigation is now looking into his death. Christopher Green had been held at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center-Central on East Fourth Street since Aug. 9, 2025, before he was hospitalized late last month and ultimately died this week.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 19h

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Cornelius Schools Weigh New Boundary Lines as Bailey Middle Hits 162% Capacity

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is preparing to redraw middle school boundary lines across Cornelius, with a presentation to the Board of Education on Tuesday laying out two options that would reroute roughly 1,000 students currently zoned for Bailey and Francis Bradley middle schools. The driving force is overcrowding: Bailey Middle School now enrolls 1,703 students in a building with a stated capacity of 1,050, putting it at 162.2 percent of capacity and making it, according to the presentation, the most over-capacity school in the district. Francis Bradley Middle School, on Beatties Ford Road in Huntersville, isn't far behind at 101.5 percent capacity, with 1,091 students enrolled against a capacity of 1,075.

Cornelius, NC · 17h

WSOC Charlotte

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.

Charlotte, NC · 20h

The Wake Weekly

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Opinion: When Iran calls for ‘war on Wall Street,’ Charlotte should listen

Iran’s “war on Wall Street” warning could extend beyond New York, the author argues, citing Charlotte’s financial sector, Duke Energy’s role and ties to Fort Bragg.

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Axios Charlotte

Charlotte's airport development plan is too car-centric, planners say

Charlotte's planning staff has asked Crosland Southeast to design a less car-centric version of the "Destination District," the airport's nearly 40-acre development near the future Silver Line stop that could include multiple drive-thrus. Why it matters: Again, Charlotte is facing crossroads decisions that guide whether the city becomes more urban — or continues operating as a place where you're expected to own a car. Charlotte City Council is hosting a public hearing on the city-owned airport's rezoning request Monday, Nov. 16, where the developer may address some of these concerns. However, airport officials have been clear that they only intend to make the district so walkable due to traffic and FAA rules. The latest: The Destination District, envisioned as an "employment hub," is currently planned to include a mix of stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, a parking garage, a gas station and green space. They're aiming to complete it by 2032. As it stands, the rezoning petition seeks permission to build up to six drive-thrus, with possible exceptions for more at the site, located between Wilkinson Boulevard and I-85. City staff argues this would not create the ideal pedestrian environment to support the multibillion-dollar Silver Line light rail coming through there,

Charlotte, NC · 15h

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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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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

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FOX8 News

Flight from Charlotte to Raleigh diverted back to airport

A flight had to return to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Monday morning, according to flight data.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

WBTV

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Waxhaw woman says family’s 70-inch cross was unfairly targeted by HOA

WAXHAW, N.C. (WBTV) - A Waxhaw woman says her family was required to remove a cross from their yard after their homeowners association said it violated community guidelines. Megan Lloyd says the 70-inch cross has special meaning for her family. Her husband built it for their wedding a little over a year ago, and they placed it in their yard at Easter.

Waxhaw, NC · 1d

WRAL News

'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 · 18h

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.