Democrats Flip Cabarrus County Commission After Three Decades Of GOP Control

Democrats swept all three open seats on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners this week, handing the party control of the five-member board for the first time in more than three decades. Ingrid Nurse, Dan Redding and Phil Henry won the three available seats, flipping a board that Republicans have dominated since the early 1990s.

10 North Carolina Model Train Shops Where Tiny Railroads Bring Back The Magic Of Childhood

My inner seven-year-old woke up the moment I learned Lionel keeps its global headquarters in North Carolina. I genuinely did not expect one of the biggest names in toy trains to have roots here, much less one of only two company-owned retail stores in the world. From there, I fell...

Union County voters reject $200 million bond proposal for new jail

Union County voters have rejected a $200 million bond proposal to build a new county jail, leaving questions about how the county will address overcrowding and major repair needs at its current detention center.

$2 million Powerball ticket was sold at convenience store near Charlotte

A lottery ticket worth $2 million was told over the weekend at a Sam’s Mart on N.C. 49 in Harrisburg, according to Powerball officials. The $3 Power Play ticket was purchased Saturday (Halloween), and it matched all five numbers on the white balls to win $1 million. “The prize doubled to $2 million when the 2X multiplier came up. The odds of matching numbers on all five white balls are 1 in 11.6 million,” N.C. Education Lottery officials said in a news release. The winning numbers were: 2, 4, 18, 50, 56 . The ticket holder fell short of matching the red ball, which was 20. “Saturday’s drawing also saw a $50,000 winning ticket from Union County. That $2 ticket was purchased at Stallion Monroe on U.S. 74 West in Monroe,” lottery officials said. Winners have 180 days to claim the prize. The jackpot for matching all the numbers currently sits at $835 million, or a cash value of $357.9 million, according to Powerball officials. Harrisburg is in Cabarrus County, about a 15-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. $1 million prize is North Carolina man’s second lottery jackpot win in 4 months $20 NC lottery ticket wins $2 million. Did

Atrium Health Tops Out $130M Concord Tower, Adding 90 Beds by 2028

Atrium Health has topped out a $130 million expansion at its Cabarrus County hospital in Concord, adding three new stories and 90,000 square feet that will bring 90 additional inpatient beds, including space for intensive care patients, when the project opens in early 2028. The expansion is being added to...

Campbell takes NC-83 despite Cabarrus upset

ROWAN COUNTY — Dr. Grant Campbell retained his seat in District 83 despite a split Rowan and Cabarrus vote. The freshman Republican representative won reelection with 18,240 votes over his […]

How Ken McCool spent Election Day, when he defeated N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham

Union County voters rejected a tax hike for a new jail; officials warn waiting could cost more

Winfrey, who has spent roughly half of his career working at the jail, said the facility's problems extend beyond overcrowding.

Union County manager earns leadership award

MONROE – Union County Manager Brian Matthews has received the James D. Prosser Excellence in Government Leadership Award from Centralina Regional Council. Kasia Thompson, director of strategic engagement at Centralina, presented Matthews with the award during the Union County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 2. "What stands out...

Fast-Rising Burger Chain Plans to Flip Former Arby’s Location in Mint Hill

A Midwestern burger chain is eyeing Mint Hill for its next restaurant location. According to a Charlotte Observer report, Culver's, the Wisconsin-based ButterBurger chain, is targeting Mint Hill in a move that would repurpose a former Arby's building with a drive-thru. Culver's is eyeing the Mint Hill site at 6200 Wilson Grove Road, near the Lawyers Square Shopping Center, in a service site plan filed with the city.

Republicans take Union County commissioner seats

MONROE – Republicans Brian Helms, Melissa Merrell and Sam Harris won four-year terms on the Union County Board of Commissioners, while Republican Errol Wedra won a special election to complete an unexpired term. Each of the Republicans cleared 50,000 votes, according to unofficial totals from the Nov. 3 election.

World Finals Race Results: Late Models (November 5, 2026)

World of Outlaws Late Model Series results from The Dirt Track at Charlotte on Thursday World of Outlaws Late Model Series drivers are on the grounds in Concord, North Carolina. It’s Thursday night of the World Finals on The Dirt Track at Charlotte. View World Finals results for the Late Models below. World Finals MenuLate ... Read more The post World Finals Race Results: Late Models (November 5, 2026) appeared first on Racing News .

China Grove race sees newcomers take top two spots

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council will have multiple new members after the winners of Tuesday’s election are sworn in. Diane Folk and Mike Upright were the top […]

Faith closely elects new mayor, two new aldermen

FAITH — The Town of Faith elected five aldermen on Tuesday, including a close upset resulting in a potential new mayor and two new aldermen. As a newcomer to the […]

Four Democrats flipped GOP seats in Charlotte's suburban counties. Who are they?

Voters sent a message to President Donald Trump’s Republican Party Tuesday as candidates up and down the ballot rode a blue wave to victory. The North Carolina General Assembly was no exception. Democrats shattered the GOP’s iron grip on the state Senate, breaking its supermajority and appearing to fall just short of an even split that would have given the Democratic lieutenant governor tiebreaking power. The party meanwhile flipped the NC House after 16 years. Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham was one of the evening’s political casualties, losing to former Matthews town commissioner Ken McCool by a double-digit margin. But voters expected she could be in danger heading into Election Day. Results in nearby Republican-leaning districts came as more of a surprise. These are four of the newest Democratic leaders heading to Raleigh after flipping seats in Charlotte’s suburban counties. Chris Bishopp Retired Navy veteran Chris Bishopp defeated Republican incumbent Brian Echevarria by a margin of 56% to 44% in Cabarrus County, according to election night results. He’ll represent House District 82, which includes suburban and rural areas surrounding Concord. Bishopp studied political science at UNC Chapel Hill on a Navy ROTC scholarship and served as an active duty naval

Charlotte voters approve $425M bond package. Other referendums fail in Union, Cabarrus

Charlotte voters approved three bond measures to help pay for housing, transportation and neighborhood improvement projects, according to unofficial returns late Tuesday. Elsewhere in the region, though, voters rejected bond packages for major projects in Cabarrus and Union counties. Charlotte 2026 bond packages As of 10:30 p.m., Charlotte’s $425 million bond package was approved by about two-thirds of votes, with 140 of 169 precincts reporting. Those bonds include the following: $280 million for transportation projects , including $100 million for large mobility projects, $50 million for sidewalks and $24 million for street resurfacing, among other things. $125 million for affordable housing projects . These bonds fund the city’s housing trust fund, which supports home repairs, down payment assistance and new affordable housing. $20 million for neighborhood improvement projects , including sidewalks, bike lanes and greenways. Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington promised voters that the city will not raise property taxes to repay the borrowed money, which will generate $242 million in interest over the course of the program. 🟦🟥 Live voting results: ››› North Carolina (US Senate race) ››› Mecklenburg County ››› Cabarrus County ››› Gaston County ››› Iredell County ››› Lincoln County ››› Union County >>More coverage ◽️ Get Charlotte

The Carolinas Just Redrew The Political Map: Biggest Surprises From Yesterday’s Midterm Elections

Both North Carolina and South Carolina flipped Republican-held Senate seats to Democrats. North Carolina Democrats also broke 15 years of Republican control in the state House, while several supposedly safe GOP congressional districts collapsed. Around Charlotte, the changes were just as dramatic. Former N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore lost his...

South will dedicate gym to Coach Parker

South Rowan plans to dedicate its basketball gym to Coach Bobby Parker on Nov. 17. After the consolidation of Landis and China Grove into South Rowan High, Parker played on […]

Kannapolis, Landis join other municipalities in voluntary water conservation

In coordination with regional partners, the City of Kannapolis and Town of Landis are moving to Level 1, voluntary water conservation, along with the City of Concord, Town of Harrisburg. […]

Tuesday’s election settles CG council

CHINA GROVE — The China Grove Town Council had three vacancies in the latest election, but now with all the votes tallied, they will have a new council member, a […]