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Charlotte Observer

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‘The Bachelor' to Obama: Remember these moments at Charlotte's EpiCentre?

The former EpiCentre site, now known as Queen City Quarter was purchased by new owners this week . Charlotte commercial real estate firm Lincoln Property Co., Vision Ventures and Hornets Sports & Entertainment announced the joint venture on Tuesday. The site was sold for $27.5 million, the Observer reported this week . The EpiCentre was the “place to be” for many years, playing host to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, the 2020 Democratic National Convention and multiple celebrations for the Panthers and Hornets. See some of those memories with these photographs from the Observer’s archives:

Charlotte, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Charlotte Eyes $2M Fix for 7 Dangerous Crossings as Pedestrian Deaths Climb

Beatties Ford Rd. & Cindy Ln. — Approximate Proposed Safety Project Intersection. Seven Charlotte intersections could soon get new crosswalk beacons, pedestrian signals and repainted pavement markings under a $2 million plan headed to a City Council vote on Monday. The locations stretch across the city, from 4900 Central Avenue to Ballantyne Commons Parkway at Woodview Circle, and reflect a push to slow down some of Charlotte's most dangerous crossings for people on foot.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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Charlotte Observer

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Did a Charlotte nightclub really charge $6 for a to-go box? Here's what we know

A to-go box fee listed on a Charlotte nightclub receipt has sparked a viral debate about how much is too much to pay for a meal out. An Instagram user who goes by the name Her Soles reposted a photo of a receipt from STATS Charlotte , which included a $28 dollar charge for Cajun chicken alfredo – and a $6 charge for a to-go box. It also included $1.02 service fee and 15% gratuity, bringing the total bill to $43.27. “$43 for some Alfredo by itself?????” the caption reads. “$12.12 extra for gratuity, a to-go box and a service fee is crazy! I would have told them to keep it. I’ll eat somewhere else.” More than 700 people responded — and many agreed with the original poster — with several commenters saying they would have left the club rather than paying the fees. “$6 for a to-go box is criminal,” Ashley Boulos commented. “Imma stuff the alfredo in my pocket just to prove a point.” “The way I would’ve walked out with the plate and silverware, the glass too,” a user named Nelle wrote. But not everyone sided with the majority. “OK, I hear y’all but STATS food is

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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NCDOT outlines next steps for revived I-77 toll lane project

NCDOT is moving forward with the revived Interstate 77 toll lane project, with transportation leaders outlining new opportunities for public input and hundreds of millions of dollars in community benefits.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

waxhaw.com

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Downtown Waxhaw Road Closures for Monday, November 9

The Town of Waxhaw will close several downtown roads on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, as part of the Downtown Asphalt Repair Project and Union County Water's Sewer Replacement Project. Road closures:. W. N. Main St.: Between NC-16 and N. High St. (full closure) N. Church St.: Between W. S. Main...

Waxhaw, NC · 2d

Tega Cay Sun

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Autobell® Car Wash Honors Veterans and Active-Duty U.S. Military with Complimentary Wash on Veterans Day

CHARLOTTE (November 5, 2026) – Autobell Car Wash will salute U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members this Veterans Day with a complimentary ride-through exterior Quality Wash, or a matching credit toward another wash option, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The offer is available at every Autobell location across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland,...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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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 · 17h

WSOC Charlotte

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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 · 1d

Salisbury Post

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Edds to represent district 76

ROWAN COUNTY — Greg Edds is headed to Raleigh for the first time to represent district 76 after his win over Scott Huffman. Edds, the Republican candidate, amassed 16,091 votes […]

Rowan County, NC · 1d

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‘Cloud of confusion.’ State Health Plan changes leave participants dazed during open enrollment

For the past year, Buncombe County teacher Shanna Peele has driven two hours each way for her appointments at Atrium Health Rheumatology in Charlotte. The commute isn’t convenient, but the care she’s received from Atrium has been well worth it, Peele told Carolina Public Press. However, a public feud between Atrium and the State Treasurer has made it difficult for Peele to know whether she can keep her care at Atrium at the same rates going forward under the State Health Plan.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Salisbury Post

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Campbell returns to represent District 83

ROWAN COUNTY — Despite a split county vote, Grant Campbell is headed back to the legislature for a second term representing District 83. Campbell, the incumbent Republican candidate, won the […]

Rowan County, NC · 1d

WBTV

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Union County high school students start nonprofit to empower girls to become future leaders

WAXHAW, N.C. (WBTV) - Two Union County high school seniors who created a nonprofit to help young girls build leadership and entrepreneurship skills are now expanding the organization worldwide. Starting Girls With Power. Ria Vaishnav and Eleri Pratiknjo co-founded Girls With Power in May 2025, when they were sophomores at...

Waxhaw, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Charlotte Weighs E-Bike Helmet And Sidewalk Rules As Accidents Surge

Charlotte City Council is set to vote Monday on a package of new e-bike rules that would require anyone under 16 to wear a helmet, force riders to yield to pedestrians on narrow sidewalks, and create penalties for riders who injure people or damage property. The vote comes amid an increase in e-bike accidents and city staff recommendations for rule changes.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Proposed repayment plan could lead to reopening of Discovery Place Nature

A proposed repayment plan could lead to the reopening of the Discovery Place Nature Museum in Freedom Park.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Annual Veterans Day Parade and Festival held in Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Saturday afternoon, more than 2,000 people gathered to honor those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The annual Salute to Veterans Parade kicked off in Uptown Charlotte — the start of a week of celebrations and honors events in the city. The event features high school bands, scout […]

Charlotte, NC · 23h

thecharlotteweekly.com

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McCool defeats Cotham in District 105 House race

MATTHEWS – Former Matthews commissioner Ken McCool defeated N.C. Rep. Tricia Ann Cotham for her District 105 seat in the Nov. 3 election. McCool had 24,608 votes (57.11%), compared to Cotham's 18,479 votes (42.89%), according to unofficial results from the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. "From being a kid...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 2d

Uncovered Investigates

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The village that showed up in Dallas

A school’s call for 50 volunteers brought nearly 600 men. What followed offers a deeper lesson about the work of raising children.

Dallas, NC · 2d

lakenormanpublications.com

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Denver Vietnam veteran punches out Parkinson’s

DENVER – Diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in early 2021, Charles “Chuck” Killingsworth, a Vietnam War veteran, is one of the many veterans exposed to Agent Orange who suffer from the exposure. “I was exposed to Agent Orange when I was a Marine in 1966,” he said....

Denver, NC · 3d

hoodline.com

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Ridgeway Army Veteran Raising Two Sons Alone Scheduled to Receive Ford Bronco

Retired U.S. Army Cpl. David Lewis, a South Carolina veteran who was wounded during a combat deployment to Iraq, was scheduled to be presented with a Ford Bronco this week. Lewis, who lives in Ridgeway and is raising his two teenage sons alone after his wife died unexpectedly in 2024, was scheduled to receive the vehicle at the 13th annual Veterans and First Responders Golf Outing in Indian Land, South Carolina, on Wednesday.

Indian Land, SC · 2d

WFAE

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School board weighs options for attendance boundary changes

After a summer of controversy, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board will take on a task that's difficult for any school board: deciding where students go to school. CMS plans to reopen Elbert Edwin Waddell High School as a comprehensive high school and open a new middle school on Stumptown Road — which will affect other schools’ attendance boundaries.

Charlotte, NC · 2d