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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. David Willis Discusses CMS Breakup and Recall School Board Election

A major shakeup could be coming to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as North Carolina State Representative David Willis tells WBT News Radio in an exclusive interview that he is preparing legislation that would break up the state’s second-largest school district and trigger recall elections for its current school board members. Willis, who is Chairman of the Education […]

Charlotte, NC · 11h

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Charlotte-area driver’s ed company sued over ‘unfair and deceptive’ practices

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte-based driving instructor is being sued over alleged “unfair and deceptive” business practices. North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed the suit against Courtney Brazil and NC Virtual Drivers Ed, LLC on Nov. 10. In the suit, Jackson alleged Brazil’s company engaged in...

Charlotte, NC · 11h
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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 · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Lawmaker plans bill to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, board member says

A North Carolina lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to split Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools into multiple separate districts as state legislators prepare to return to Raleigh.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

hoodline.com

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Diesel Spill Turns Charlotte Creek Red Near Atrium Health Mercy Hospital

A creek running through Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood turned red after roughly 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from an aboveground storage tank at Atrium Health Mercy hospital, with an estimated 800 gallons making it into a nearby waterway. Cleanup crews have been working the site along North Laurel Avenue, deploying booms and vacuum equipment to pull the fuel out of the water.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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Forget North Carolina, Retire To This Virginia Border Oasis With Affordable Living, Parks, And River Fun

North Carolinians often joke about New Yorkers relocating to the state en masse for retirement, but there's a reason the state appeals to so many retirees. You can put down roots near the coast, spending each day taking long beach walks, settle down in a cozy cabin in the mountains, or select a place somewhere in the middle to spend your golden years. But there's another option just across the border that you might not have thought about: Mecklenburg County, Virginia.

Mecklenburg County, VA · 6d

WFAE.org

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Why I Served: Michael Krueger

Michael Krueger served in the Air Force for 21 years as a command-and-control officer, also known as an air battle manager, in Korea, Italy and the U.S. Krueger encourages anyone interested in military service to pursue it as long as they have the right mindset, saying “It's not a good fit for everybody. You have to be adaptive. You have to understand that you're part of a larger organization and it can't be all about you.”

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WNCT

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NCDOT crews to begin installing water line near Greenville road

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The North Carolina Department of Transportation said they will close a section of Fifth St. near Memorial Drive starting on November 14 to install a water line. Officials said crews will start at 5am and close a portion of West Fifth St. near the intersection with Memorial Drive, and weather […]

Charlotte, NC · 2d

corneliustoday.com

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Community Meeting for Bailey’s Glen Phase Six

By Dave Vieser — Developer Jake Palillo is seeking approval for a sixth phase of Baileys Glen, the latest located on Old Statesville Road across from the Northern Regional Recreation Center. A community meeting to explain the proposal is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m....

Charlotte, NC · 1d

thecharlotteweekly.com

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Food Briefs: Restaurants offer Veterans Day deals

Twin Peaks restaurants will offer complimentary entrées to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Eligible guests presenting a valid military ID can choose from five menu items: a cheeseburger and fries, chicken Caesar salad, chicken tenders and fries, pepperoni flatbread or boneless wings and fries.

Charlotte, NC · 3d

Tega Cay Sun

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Veterans Day Deals Close to Home for York County Veterans

Veterans and active duty service members in Tega Cay, Fort Mill and Rock Hill can fill most of Veterans Day with free food and services on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as national chains and hometown businesses roll out their annual offers of thanks. Many of the deals sit within a few miles of one another along...

Tega Cay, SC · 3d

WFAE

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CMS board approves $180 million in school construction contracts, continues contracting review

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board approved more than $180 million in construction contracts for new schools Wednesday, but debate over the vote underscored ongoing concerns about the district’s contracting practices. The contracts covered construction phase services at Beverly Woods Elementary School, Huntersville Elementary School and Berryhill School, three new projects...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

corneliustoday.com

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Town Hosts Annual Veterans Day Program

The Town of Cornelius and American Legion Post 86 will hold the town’s annual Veterans Day Program today at the Cornelius Veterans Monument at Rotary Plaza and the Cornelius Town Hall lawn. Each year, the program honors military veterans and those currently serving with guest speakers, patriotic music, a...

Cornelius, NC · 1d

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NC lawmaker plans bill to break up one of the largest school districts in U.S., board member says

CHARLOTTE, NC (WSOC) — A lawmaker from Union County is planning on introducing a bill to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, according to CMS Board Member Anna London. She confirmed that Rep. David Willis’s staff contacted her office to let her know about the plan to break up the state’s second-largest school district.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Mecklenburg County seeks volunteers for annual homelessness count

Mecklenburg County is looking for 100 volunteers to help count the number of people experiencing homelessness.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 3d

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 · 4d

Country Herald

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North Carolina Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Greensboro, Durham

Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping bring more deliveries to Charlotte, Raleigh and communities across North Carolina.

Greensboro, NC · 2d

hoodline.com

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Waxhaw Man's 60,000-Light Christmas Show Sparks HOA Dispute

A Waxhaw-area homeowner's elaborate Christmas light show has turned his small aviation-themed neighborhood into a legal battleground, and now his neighbors are being asked to vote on new rules that could reshape what residents can do with their own properties. Neil Heuer plans to once again light up his home with roughly 60,000 synchronized LED lights, lasers and other effects this December, a display that transmits music to spectators' car radios and has attracted visitors.

Waxhaw, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Cleanup underway after Atrium Health hospital diesel fuel leak into Briar Creek

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Cleanup is underway after a diesel fuel spill from Atrium Health’s Mercy Hospital in Charlotte leaked into a nearby waterway over the weekend. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services says an estimated 2,000 gallons of fuel leaked from a storage tank. A portion of the fuel entered the storm drainage system […]

Charlotte, NC · 2d

corneliustoday.com

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Washam Potts Infill Hearing Tonight

By Dave Vieser — An infill project involving 16 homes adjacent to Washam Potts Road, approximately a quarter-mile from the Westmoreland Road intersection, will be the subject of a Planning Board public hearing Nov. 9 at Cornelius Town Hall. Applicant Nate Bowman is seeking to amend the town’s current...

Cornelius, NC · 3d