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Students Demand Action provides space for gun-safety advocates

If Aydan Blackmon had been told in July she would found a chapter of Students Demand Action at USC, she would not have believed it. Blackmon is a first-year political science student from Rock Hill, South Carolina. She originally turned to Students Demand Action, a youth activist group against gun violence, last summer to gain experience before she started volunteering with various political candidacy campaigns. After reaching out, Blackmon was asked if she would be willing to start a chapter at USC. eager to get students involved in civic engagement, she accepted.

Columbia, SC · 22h

Charlotte Observer

Map: How NC Rep. Tricia Cotham lost to Democrat Ken McCool in 2026 election

Democrat Ken McCool won nearly every precinct in North Carolina House District 105 on his way to ousting incumbent Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham on Tuesday. McCool, a former Matthews town commissioner, won the southeast Mecklenburg County district by a margin of 57.1% to 42.9%, according to data from the State Board of Elections . He notched 24,608 votes district wide to Cotham’s 18,479. Results are unofficial until certified by the Board of Elections. McCool captured 16 of the 18 precincts in the district, a Charlotte Observer analysis of state data found. His widest margin of victory was in Precinct 215 in Matthews, where he defeated Cotham by a margin of 64.4% to 35.6%. Cotham won just two precincts in her district, Precinct 221 in Mint Hill and Precinct 86 in southeast Charlotte. Her best performance was in Precinct 221, where she beat McCool by a margin of 53.6% to 46.4%. She narrowly prevailed in Precinct 86 by a margin of 50.7% to 49.3%. Use the interactive map below to explore how each precinct in the district voted:

North Carolina · 4d

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 · 15h

Queen City News

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 · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

Major Charlotte employers step up efforts to hire military veterans

Major employers are expanding programs to recruit veterans and help service members transition into civilian careers.

Charlotte, NC · 12h

Charlotte Observer

These Charlotte Democrats have majority for first time. How will they use power?

Democratic Mecklenburg legislators say they’re eager to execute on long-awaited priorities after their party captured a majority in the North Carolina House for the first time in 16 years. House Democrats are expected to have a near-supermajority in the new legislative session after flipping seats across the state in Tuesday’s election. Republicans appear to have narrowly held onto their majority in the state Senate, if potential recounts and the final canvass don’t change outcomes. But Democrats picked up several seats there, too. In Mecklenburg County, state Sen. Vickie Sawyer will be the only Republican left in the legislative delegation after former Matthews town Commissioner Ken McCool defeated GOP state Rep. Tricia Cotham. State Rep. Mary Belk easily secured a sixth term in the House, where she represents south Charlotte’s District 88. Despite her long tenure, this will be her first time in the majority. Belk told The Charlotte Observer she had an inkling it could be a good year for Democrats given frustration among voters with the status quo and indicators of high voter turnout. But she “had no idea it was going to be this much.” “Very rarely do we get to move things forward and have them heard,

Charlotte, NC · 18h

k1047.com

Gaston County Schools Seek Bus Drivers as More Than 30 Positions Sit Open

Gaston County Schools are facing a critical shortage of school bus drivers. More than 30 driver positions remain open district-wide, leading to route cancellations and disruptions. WBTV reported Wednesday, Nov. 4, that Hunter Huss High School canceled two bus routes for the rest of the week. Another route was canceled...

Gaston County, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

EPA takes lead on diesel spill in Mecklenburg County waterway

Mecklenburg County says the EPA is taking the lead on the fuel spill into a local creek.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 13h

charlotteoptimist.com

Thoughts on the 2026 Midterms in North Carolina

Ten years ago, just after sunrise on Election Day, a Ford Fusion swerved into a paid parking lot across the street from a polling place in uptown, and out hopped the young state senator Jeff Jackson. “I’m parked illegally!” Jackson, who’s now North Carolina’s attorney general, said as he jogged...

North Carolina · 1d

Charlotte Observer

'Blue tsunami,' Womack felony case: What Charlotte Observer readers talked about Nov. 2-8

From a history-making Senate race to a senator’s airport ultimatum, Charlotte Observer readers had plenty to talk about last week. Here are the five stories that drew the most comments on charlotteobserver.com from Nov. 2-8. Cooper flips NC’s Senate seat blue Former Gov. Roy Cooper became North Carolina’s first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate since 2008, defeating Republican Michael Whatley with 58.7% of the vote. “What do you say, North Carolina?” Cooper asked a Raleigh crowd. “Are you ready for change? Are you ready to turn things around for hardworking people?” »» Read the story, see the comments Masten: This is what a ‘mandate’ looks like Deputy Opinion Editor Paige Masten argued that Tuesday’s blue wave — Cooper’s nearly 20-point win, plus Democratic pickups in gerrymandered congressional and legislative districts — amounts to a true voter mandate, unlike the one Republicans claimed after 2024. “Turns out, voters don’t like dysfunction, tyranny and corruption,” she wrote. »» Read the story, see the comments What’s next for Womack’s felony charge? Democrat LaKesha Womack unseated Republican Rep. Tim Moore in the 14th Congressional District — but she still faces a Class H felony charge tied to an allegedly unreturned rental car from

Charlotte, NC · 9h

WBTV

Weekend fuel spill reported at hospital in Charlotte: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A fuel spill happened a a Charlotte hospital over the weekend, officials confirmed. The spill happened on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Atrium Health Mercy hospital on Vail Avenue in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood. Atrium said it was “aware of” the spill and that it had...

Charlotte, NC · 10h

WSOC Charlotte

Road closures scheduled in downtown Waxhaw for maintenance

Several roads in downtown Waxhaw will close Monday for asphalt and sewer maintenance projects.

Waxhaw, NC · 1d

country1037fm.com

Charlotte Extends Gateway Station Deal With Developers Before Transit Handoff to Regional Authority

Charlotte city government administrators have detailed a new agreement with developers Lincoln Property Co.⁠ and Republic Land Development to revive plans for Gateway Station. The announcement comes as Charlotte prepares to transfer its transit system to the Metropolitan Public Transportation Authority (MPTA) on Jan. 1, 2027, WSOC-TV 9 reported.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

thecharlotteweekly.com

Business Briefs: Autobell offers free washes to veterans

CHARLOTTE – Autobell Car Wash will offer free exterior car washes to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The offer includes a complimentary Quality Wash or an equivalent credit toward another wash package. The promotion is available at all Autobell locations across the Carolinas,...

Charlotte, NC · 13h

Charlotte Observer

I-77 South engagement center reopens as city shifts focus to community benefits

As the controversial Interstate 77 South project moves forward, community engagement and benefits remain a focus for the city and the state’s transportation department. That effort includes reopening the community engagement center and creating a community benefits working group. On Friday, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reopened its community engagement center at 1023 W. Morehead St. The center closed in May after Charlotte City Council and the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization withdrew support for the I-77 South project. With support from both entities back on the table , NCDOT and the city are reopening the center to restore communication with residents. “Reopening is a signal that the conversation about this corridor isn’t over,” Charlotte Mayor Rob Harrington said Friday. “It’s not lost on me that not everyone in these neighborhoods or our broader Charlotte community agrees with the path we’ve chosen … Your concerns and our understanding of them did not end with our vote. This center is one place where those concerns will keep shaping the work on this project.” On Monday, Charlotte City Council will vote on a resolution to establish the I-77 South Community Benefits Working Group. The group will finalize a community benefits plan

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Charlotte Observer

Mayor Pro Tem: Why Charlotte should move forward on airport agreement | Opinion

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of our community’s greatest assets. It connects Charlotte to the world, supports jobs and economic growth across our region, and has helped make our city an attractive place to live, visit and do business. An asset that important deserves careful stewardship. Council members should ask hard questions about what Charlotte receives from a long-term agreement, how it protects the public interest and whether it positions our airport and our community for the future. After considering those questions, I believe the proposed Airline Use and Lease Agreement is good for Charlotte, and I support its approval. While I will not be able to attend the Council meeting when it comes up for a vote, I want my position to be clear. The agreement provides the framework for roughly $2 billion in investment at Charlotte Douglas. For travelers, that means real improvements: additional gates, a new passenger tunnel connecting the terminal with an expanded Concourse C to help reduce crowding and improve movement, renovations to our international arrivals facilities, and airfield improvements supporting greater safety, reliability and efficiency. It also lays the groundwork for Charlotte’s continued international growth, including additional international capacity. As our city becomes

Charlotte, NC · 2d

mynews13.com

Business owners in Charlotte continue to find success after starting pop-ups

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolinians keep starting new businesses. Some of those businesses are in the form of a pop-up. It’s a way to start a business without the higher expenses of a brick-and-mortar store. Two pop-up businesses continue to have success in Charlotte. They set up throughout...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

decorhint.com

10 North Carolina Comic Book Shops Packed With Rare Finds, Nostalgia And Unexpected Treasures

Starting your own comic convention is a pretty extreme way to prove you take comics seriously. One North Carolina shop did exactly that back in 1982, and the event is still going every summer. That sent me looking at the rest of the state’s comic shops a little differently.

North Carolina · 2d

WSOC Charlotte