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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 · 6d

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 · 8d

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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 · 8d
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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 · 10d
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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 · 11d

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 · 9d

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 · 7d

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 · 9d

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 · 8d

WCNC

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Democrats flip key North Carolina House seats in major election upset

North Carolina · 7d

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 · 9d

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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 · 8d

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Indian Trail Veterans Day Program

Join the Town of Indian Trail and the James B. Crump VFW Post 2423 for a special program to honor our veterans. Location: James B. Crump VFW Post 2423 (100 VFW Lane) The program will include remarks by Mayor David Cohn and VFW commanders; a presentation of colors by the Sun Valley ROTC; a three-round volley by the Honor Guard; recognition of all branches of service and veterans; a flag retirement ceremony; and free entertainment and refreshments.

Indian Trail, NC · 10d

Country Herald

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North Carolina Deer Warning: Charlotte, I-77 Drivers Face Rut Season

Charlotte, NC – North Carolina motorists traveling along Interstate 85 and other major highways face increased deer-related collision concerns this Halloween weekend as November approaches, bringing heightened white-tailed deer activity across the state.

North Carolina · 11d

Charlotte Observer

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All the Charlotte Observer's endorsements in 2026 midterm elections | Opinion

The Charlotte Observer editorial board has interviewed and researched the candidates who seek your vote in the 2026 midterm election. Here’s a recap of our recommendations for contested races on Mecklenburg County ballots. Our full recommendations in all races can be found at charlotteobserver.com/opinion . U.S. Senate Roy Cooper ’s lengthy career in public office should leave voters with little doubt about the kind of senator he would be: a thoughtful, pragmatic leader who is willing to work across the aisle when it benefits people in his state. His opponent, Michael Whatley, has made it clear that he would choose President Donald Trump over the people of North Carolina. Read the full endorsement here . N.C. Supreme Court Incumbent Anita Earls is an exceptionally thoughtful and experienced jurist whose decisions are deeply grounded in the Constitution. Her opponent, Sarah Stevens, is an attorney and former state lawmaker. It’s a clear choice for voters willing to look beyond party. Read the full endorsement here . N.C. Court of Appeals Seat 1: There’s no bad choice in this race between incumbent Democrat John Arrowood and Republican Administrative Law Judge Michael Byrne, but we give Arrowood a slight nod. Seat 2: Incumbent Toby

Charlotte, NC · 10d

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Davidson Students Go to the Polls Early

This past week marked the first full week of early voting for the North Carolina midterm elections. CPE provided transportation for Davidson students to and from the polls, as well as educational support that will persist leading up to election day. The Davidsonian previously covered the Mecklenburg County Board of...

Mecklenburg County, NC · 9d

Fort Mill Sun

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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. The walking trail connecting Walter Y. Elisha Park and Harris Street Park will close beginning Nov. 2 as the Town of Fort Mill starts the Dye Branch Stream Restoration project, according to […]

Fort Mill, SC · 8d

Queen City News

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Mecklenburg County voters head to the polls Tuesday morning

Mecklenburg County elections officials report a total of 288,159 early votes cast, not counting mail-in absentee ballots.

Mecklenburg County, NC · 8d

WSOC Charlotte

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‘Adopt the solutions’: A look inside Uptown data center amid growing debate

Data centers have become a hot topic of debate and division in many neighborhoods.

Charlotte, NC · 8d

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U.S. DOJ to send poll monitors to Alamance polling locations

On Election Day, poll monitors from the United States Department of Justice will be at polling locations in Alamance, Wake and Mecklenburg counties, according to NC Newsline. Chair of the Alamance County Board of Elections Kevin Harrison told Elon News Network this is not the first time poll monitors have been in Alamance County on Election Day. Harrison said he did not know how long the monitors would be in the county and which polling locations they would be at.

Alamance County, NC · 8d