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Pride festival sparks debate in Matthews

MATTHEWS – Former town commissioner Leon Threatt is among critics of the upcoming Matthews Pride in the Park, an LGBTQ+ festival scheduled for Nov. 15 at Stumptown Park. Organizer Beer Money Entertainment describes the festival as a celebration of inclusion and visibility. Attractions include music, food trucks, vendors and a drag show. Most of the people speaking out against the festival during the Nov. 9 town board meeting raised concerns about the drag show.

Matthews, NC · 22h

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Charlotte Turns Wastewater Plant Walkway Into Catawba River Mural Trail

Charlotte is preparing to bring online a major new wastewater treatment facility, and instead of leaving the approach to it looking purely industrial, city leaders have turned the walkway leading up to the plant into a public art destination. Murals depicting plants and animals native to the region now line the pathway, transforming what could have been a plain access route into something residents are encouraged to stop and explore.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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11-9-26: CLT Settles Riot Lawsuit

Tune in here to this ​Monday’s edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!. Breaking with Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the aftermath of North Carolina’s recent elections and what the results could mean for the balance of power in Raleigh. Brett breaks down the unexpected gains, the races Republicans were expected to hold, and how the final results have reshaped expectations for both parties.

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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Planning Board Approves Washam Potts Project

By Dave Vieser — An infill project of 16 single-family homes adjacent to Washam Potts Road received a unanimous recommendation Monday evening from the Cornelius Planning Board. The project will now go to the Town Board for a final decision, likely in December. Applicant Nate Bowman is seeking to...

Cornelius, NC · 1d
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‘A vote against government’: Cabarrus County school bonds fail

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — Cabarrus County Schools are working to figure out what’s next after voters shot down a school bond referendum to build new schools and renovate others. Central Cabarrus needs a new high school because they’ve run out of room. But how will they get...

Cabarrus County, NC · 1d

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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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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 · 2d

Charlotte Observer

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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 · 2d

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Silfab Solar resumes chemical operations at South Carolina plant following eight-month pause

Following back-to-back chemical leaks and a multi-agency federal and state investigation, Silfab Solar has restarted chemical operations at its Fort Mill manufacturing plant. Silfab Solar has officially restarted its chemical commissioning process at its $150 million solar cell and module manufacturing facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina, ending an eight-month operational pause triggered by chemical leaks earlier this year.

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 23h

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Davidson Community Players Takes You Into the Unknown With 62nd Season

Eight productions, from a youth-theatre premiere to a sweeping Les Misérables, transport audiences to the edge of the familiar. Davidson Community Players (DCP) has announced the most ambitious lineup in the organization’s history for its 62nd year. The 2027 season opens in January with a family favorite and closes in December with a Broadway fairy tale. It also features a Shakespeare rarity, an original production from DCP’s Connie Company, and DCP’s flagship production of Les Misérables, widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest works of musical theatre.

Davidson, NC · 1d

Uncovered Investigates

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The village that showed up in Dallas

A school’s call for 50 volunteers brought nearly 600 men. What followed offers a deeper lesson about the work of raising children.

Dallas, NC · 4d

WCNC

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Novant Health faces wrongful death lawsuit over woman's denied surgery

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

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Mecklenburg County North Detention Center begins accepting federal detainees

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office North Detention Center began receiving its first federal detainees on Nov. 2, following months of preparation and coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 4d

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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 · 2d

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News Briefs: Legion Post 235 hosting Veterans Day Ceremony

MATTHEWS – Members of the Matthews Board of Commissioners and the Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 will hold a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at Matthews Veterans Memorial Park. The event will honor the bravery and sacrifices of veterans and their families. All are welcome to...

Matthews, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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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 · 2d