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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.” Central Piedmont Community College has held the WTVI broadcast license since 2012 and maintained the station’s financial standing until public media lost federal funding in 2025 . While local fundraising has helped immediate needs, WTVI lost $1.2 million in annual funding from the government, the press release said, and PBS North Carolina laid off dozens of employees, The News & Observer previously reported . Together, PBS NC and WTVI PBS Charlotte have over 120 years creating public media programming for North

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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:

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Crafting Your Home

A North Carolina Man's 60,000-Light Christmas Display Has His HOA Asking Neighbors to Vote on New Lighting Rules

A Waxhaw, North Carolina, homeowner's 60,000-light display led to an HOA fine, a lawsuit and a Jan. 30 ballot on two proposed lighting amendments.

Waxhaw, NC · 2d

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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Queen City News

Charlotte-born NFL quarterback Sam Hartman is the next ‘Bachelor’ for season 30

Sam Hartman, a Charlotte native and Washington Commanders quarterback, has been named the next star of ABC’s The Bachelor, according to several reports.

Charlotte, NC · 8h

hoodline.com

Hair Cuttery Picks Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill Spots for First Triangle Salons

A national hair salon chain is setting up shop across the Triangle, with four locations slated to open in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill by Feb. 1, 2027. Hair Cuttery has already pinned down addresses in each city, marking the brand's first real foothold in the region after decades of operating almost exclusively up and down the East Coast.

Chapel Hill, NC · 2d

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Rain Clears, Wind Whips As Charlotte Braces For Weekend Freeze

Charlotte wakes Thursday to light rain and temperatures around 54 degrees, but the gray start will be brief. Sunshine returns as a strong front moves through, with a high near 67 before readings slide into the low 60s and west winds begin pushing hard. The National Weather Service expects west...

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WSOC Charlotte

Local workers feel impact of nationwide Microsoft outage

A nationwide Microsoft outage disrupted the workday for businesses and professionals across the country Thursday, including workers in the Charlotte area who rely on the company’s services to communicate and get their jobs done.

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Les Misérables Comes to Gastonia's First United Methodist Church

Gastonia, NC (WNN) - Starting this weekend, Friday, November 13, 2026, the First United Methodist Church of Gastonia Theatre will be presenting the classic Les Misérables at the theatre across the road from the church, located at 162 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052. Les Misérables. The classic...

Gastonia, NC · 1d

WBTV

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...

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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

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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 · 1d

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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.

Charlotte, NC · 19h

Charlotte Observer

Charlotte tops wishlist for Americans looking to move, study says

A house sitting company has named Charlotte the destination people most want to move to in the United States. TrustedHousesitters, a house and pet sitting company, compared domestic migration statistics with relocation-related Google search data to determine the places people most want to move. Charlotte tops the list, followed by Austin and Dallas in Texas. Honolulu, Hawaii was ranked the highest for travel. The company found U.S. Google searches for “moving to Charlotte” and “living in Charlotte” average a combined 1,890 monthly. The company compared this to data on domestic migration. TrustedHousesitters used Census Bureau data to identify the metro area gained about 24,400 domestic migrants in 2024-25, which was the largest increase among the destinations analyzed. The area’s latest annual gain equates to 8.4 people per 1,000 residents, according to the study. Charlotte was also named the most underrated city in America in 2026 by Clever Real Estate, the Charlotte Observer previously reported. So, how many people are actually moving here? Despite the city’s reputation as a location people want to move to, and an underrated one at that, migration to Charlotte actually dropped 14% between July 2024 and July 2025 , the Charlotte Observer recently reported . Despite

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Yardbarker

Former UVa prospect Moreno Fisher commits to Florida Gators

Moreno Fisher is a massive human. A 3-star offensive tackle from Charlotte, North Carolina, Fisher committed to Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators on Thursday.

Gainesville, FL · 22h

The Call Of

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Charlotte Bar’s $6 “Box Fee” Was Never a Box Fee

Charlotte bar STATS charged $6 when diners boxed a discounted pasta — not for the container, but a price adjustment the receipt never explained.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

The Gaston Gazette

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Gastonia apartments for rent saw slight price decreases since last October

Renters in Gastonia saw apartment listing prices slightly decrease from October 2025's median of $1,395, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $1,375 in October. Median listing prices in Gastonia are trending 8% downwards from the previous month's $1,495 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.gastongazette.com Out of 359 rental listings in Gastonia, three are subsidized. When those are excluded, the overall median rent for listed apartments goes to $1,375. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $1,060, slightly lower than September, when they were $1,080. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,100. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were slightly lower than September at a central price of $1,230, compared to $1,250. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $1,250. Statewide, North Carolina rental listing prices are

Gastonia, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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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.

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