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Fort Mill Sun

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Campaign Signs Torn Down Across York and Lancaster Counties

Two Democratic nominees on the Nov. 3 ballot said large campaign signs supporting them were torn down overnight Oct. 30 on private property in Fort Mill, and one of them said signs were also removed elsewhere in York and Lancaster counties. Mallory Dittmer, the Democratic nominee for South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District, and Heather Hart, […]

Fort Mill, SC · 6d

WFAE.org

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Mecklenburg County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor

Supervisors are elected to represent the citizens of their district for “the delivery of sound conservation.” Supervisors oversee a number of resources for landowners including technical assistance with water drainage issues and weed identification services. This brochure includes details about other requirements for the office. This is a...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 5d
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Queen City News

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Mandatory water restrictions lifted in Catawba River basin after moving to Stage 1

Lake neighbors who withdraw water from the Catawba-Wateree lakes are encouraged to limit water use.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

WBTV

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‘Part of the greatest generation’: North Carolina family welcomes home WWII Marine who died in 1942

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 80 years after dying in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during the early months of World War II, 1st Sgt. Sherman MacDonald has finally returned home. MacDonald’s remains arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 3, marking the end of an eight-decade effort...

Charlotte, NC · 4d
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Axios Charlotte

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Charlotte envisioned as 'the Silicon Valley' of energy grid modernization

The Charlotte region could become "the Silicon Valley" of energy grid modernization, according to a UNC Charlotte professor. Why it matters: Charlotte's growth has created a demand for energy, both in terms of residential use and manufacturing. What they're saying: "We envision this region becoming kind of the Silicon Valley of the grid," UNC Charlotte professor and Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC) executive director Rob Cox said Monday at a Charlotte Regional Business Alliance energy roundtable. This includes grid modernization and infrastructure. State of play: Cox's vision would see UNC Charlotte in a similar position to that of Stanford University in Silicon Valley. This would allow UNC Charlotte to lead "because of partnerships," he says. "If we're going to build affordable and reliable power, we're going to need to be able to train workforce to be able to operate and design," Cox says. Between the lines: A key piece is seeing innovation implemented faster. "It's very easy to come up with new ideas that will help the grid," Cox tells Axios. "It's very, very difficult to get those things adopted." It can take up to 15 years to go from concept to adoption and around half a billion dollars,

Charlotte, NC · 5d

Salisbury Post

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Valzonis named to vacant Cabarrus board seat

CONCORD — Stuart Valzonis was named on Monday to fill the vacant seat on the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners. Following the board’s receipt of the selection in accordance with […]

Cabarrus County, NC · 5d

YoCo News

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Fort Mill Trail to Close Nov. 2 for Dye Branch Stream Project

The walking trail connecting Walter Y. Elisha Park and Harris Street Park will shut down for three months as crews restore the stream.

Fort Mill, SC · 4d

WSOC Charlotte

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Thomas Monks wins NC House seat in historic sweep for Cabarrus Democrats

Democrat Thomas Monks won the North Carolina House of Representatives District 73 seat, defeating Republican incumbent Jonathan Almond by nearly 2,500 votes.

Cabarrus County, NC · 3d

WSOC Charlotte

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Charlotte Water eases mandatory water restrictions after recent rainfall

Charlotte Water announced Monday that it will ease mandatory water restrictions.

Charlotte, NC · 4d

hoodline.com

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The Keith Corp Plans Renovation for SouthPark Office Building

5825 Carnegie Blvd. — Approximate Site of Planned Office Renovation. The Keith Corp is planning renovations to the four-story office building at 5825 Carnegie in SouthPark, with the work expected to wrap up in the second quarter of 2027. The work is being designed to court tenants looking for spaces between 10,000 and 18,000 square feet.

Charlotte, NC · 5d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Historic North Carolina Town That’s So Charming, It Belongs In A Hallmark Movie

Some towns make you slow down without even trying, and Belmont, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place. It’s the sort of town where the crepe myrtles bloom pink along the main street, the brick storefronts look like they’ve been there forever, and somehow, you feel like you’ve been here before even if you haven’t.

Belmont, NC · 7d

WBTV

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Felony warrant served to woman running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte woman and Democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 was served with a felony warrant at a campaign event earlier this month. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Oct. 11, deputies served 49-year-old Lakesha Womack with a felony warrant. The...

Charlotte, NC · 8d

qcitymetro.com

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Charlotte mayor urges yes vote on $425 million bonds

Charlotte is growing, and with that growth comes a responsibility to maintain our infrastructure, strengthen our neighborhoods, and ensure residents have access to housing they can afford. As mayor, I understand families are concerned about the cost of living. That's why it’s important to know that the city has planned...

Charlotte, NC · 6d

WBTV

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Gaston County health official works to expand mental health resources for teens

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Trey Sarter, mental health coordinator for Gaston County Public Health, is working to reach the county’s younger population, a group he said has become a top priority for local public health leaders. Sarter works at the Highland Health Center in Gastonia. WBTV has partnered...

Gaston County, NC · 3d

Charlotte Observer

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Early voting results prove big turnout in Charlotte and NC. But who showed up?

Early voting turnout soared in Mecklenburg County and across North Carolina during the 2026 midterm election cycle. Nearly 300,000 people already voted in Mecklenburg during the 17-day early voting period that ended Saturday. That’s up significantly from past midterms . Turnout is up statewide, too, ahead of Election Day. So far, registered Democrats are outvoting registered Republicans and unaffiliated voters in Mecklenburg and statewide. Polls will be open on Election Day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Mecklenburg County 2026 early voting turnout A total of 288,159 people voted early in person in Mecklenburg, according to data from the county Board of Elections . An additional 8,016 mail-in ballots have been counted, bringing the countywide early voting turnout to 296,175. That’s good for 35.1% turnout so far in Mecklenburg, according to NC Election Live , a collaboration between UNC Charlotte and Catawba College that pulls data from the State Board of Elections. Mecklenburg ranked 39th out of North Carolina’s 100 counties for early vote turnout, NC Election Live’s analysis found. Early voting turnout was up significantly from the 2022 midterm elections, when Mecklenburg County reported 212,102 early voters, including 187,944 ballots cast in person. Turnout was also up from the

Mecklenburg County, NC · 5d

Queen City News

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DOJ sends federal election monitors to Mecklenburg County voting sites

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — People heading to the polls Tuesday may notice federal election monitors at some voting sites. The Justice Department is sending them to three North Carolina counties, including Mecklenburg, to make sure polling locations comply with federal voting laws. There are only about six federal election monitors assigned to be […]

Mecklenburg County, NC · 5d

WCNC

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Democrats flip key North Carolina House seats in major election upset

North Carolina · 3d

decorhint.com

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These 9 North Carolina Towns Are Attracting Real Estate Investors, And Locals Are Taking Notice

One town on this list has two separate historic downtowns because Fuquay Springs joined with the neighboring community of Varina back in 1963. I love that kind of quirk. It tells you a place grew in its own odd, stubborn way. That same historic character now shares the spotlight with...

North Carolina · 10d

charlotteareanews.com

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Doorstep Recycling of Special Items Offered by The ReCollective in Charlotte

The ReCollective, a recycling and reuse service headquartered in Durham, has announced that signups are open for its expansion into Charlotte. The service will provide residents with a convenient way to recycle materials that typically cannot go into curbside recycling bins, with monthly collection directly from their doorsteps. The Charlotte...

Charlotte, NC · 5d

wccbcharlotte.com

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City and state leaders working to address predatory towing

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – When it comes to towing in Charlotte, some drivers say it’s the Wild Wild West. City and state officials are working to write policies that can better protect drivers from predatory towing and booting. “We don’t have concrete rules around this,” Caleb Theodros, State Senator...

Charlotte, NC · 5d