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Five Hurt as I-277 Crash Shuts Down Uptown Charlotte Highway

Five people were injured Monday afternoon in a crash that shut down Interstate 277 in Uptown Charlotte, with two patients suffering serious injuries and three others sustaining minor injuries. The highway closure forced drivers off the interstate and onto a detour during the afternoon commute. According to Queen City News,...

Charlotte, NC · 1d
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WSOC Charlotte

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Drivers blow through new 4-way stop at site of deadly east Charlotte crash

Drivers were caught on video blowing through a newly installed four-way stop at an east Charlotte intersection where a 6-year-old girl was hit and killed while getting off a school bus on Oct. 23.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Former Earth Fare site near Charlotte is ready to debut with new specialty grocer

Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding again, debuting its fourth Charlotte-area store in the same spot as a former specialty grocer in time for the holiday season. Sprouts will open at 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Christenbury Corners, 8885 Christenbury Parkway , in Concord. The 24,110-square-foot store marks Sprouts’ first location in a Charlotte suburb. The site near Concord Mills mall was previously home to Earth Fare , which closed in August 2025 amid lease negotiations. Asheville-based Earth Fare originally opened there in 2017 before the company filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and reopening under ownership. In 2021, the Concord store reopened. Sprouts’ expansion is part of a highly competitive landscape , where nearly 730 grocery stores are vying for market share across Charlotte’s over $10.8 billion supermarket industry . “Charlotte continues to experience strong population growth and a growing interest in healthy living,” Sprouts told The Charlotte Observer. That includes demand for fresh produce and items that support a healthy lifestyle, the company said. The new location arrives alongside a wave of recent grocery store openings across the Charlotte area, including Food Lion in east Charlotte , Publix in Union County and Wegmans in Ballantyne . What to expect

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte settles class-action suit on police trapping, gassing 2020 protesters

The City of Charlotte and its police officials have settled a class-action lawsuit on controversial tactics used to trap and gas protesters who were marching against police brutality in 2020. More than 60 plaintiffs hinged the 2021 lawsuit on claims that police acted unlawfully when they used a now-banned kettling technique to corral more than 400 protesters down uptown’s Fourth Street, herd them into a police trap and pummel them with tear gas, smoke grenades, pepper balls and other chemicals on June 2, 2020. At the time, protesters had been filling the city’s streets for nearly a week — as they had in cities across the United States — in response to the 2020 Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd. Body-worn camera footage captured a sergeant’s words as the protesters marched by that night: “Wave goodbye,” he said to another Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer. “They’re all about to get gassed.” The lawsuit named the City of Charlotte, two former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department chiefs, Johnny Jennings and Kerr Putney, two majors, a deputy chief, a sergeant and a lieutenant and as defendants. The case was set to go before local jurors on Monday, but the trial was canceled. The Clerk of

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Queen City News

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Indian Land man convicted for defacing Charlotte Jewish buildings with antisemitic images

The flyers included threatening messages and depicted a hangman’s noose, a swastika and a Totenkopf or “death’s head."

Charlotte, NC · 21h

The Mount Airy News

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Local man runs for 24 hours

It’s one thing to complete a marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K race — which all can be done in a span of minutes or hours — but a Mount Airy man has managed to run for an entire day. This occurred when Charles Hiatt took on the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge from Oct. 30-31 in Mint Hill, near Charlotte. Unlike some races with spread-out courses, the OMR Ultra 24 Hour Challenge involves a 1.35-mile loop that participants run over and over — “and over again,” Hiatt stated with a note of humor. The local man, an employee of Eagle Carports in Mount Airy, started the event on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. and finished on 7 p.m. the next day to cap what organizers call “a festive, Halloween-themed test of endurance.” While the running career of the former two-pack-per-day smoker previously included completing three World Marathon Majors in Boston, Chicago and most recently Sydney, Australia, he was a bit leery about the late-October event. “Running for 24 hours straight was definitely my biggest challenge yet,” Hiatt acknowledged. A friend and fellow runner, Josh Seawell of Pinnacle, had invited him to participate in the Mint Hill event. “Against my

Mt Airy, NC · 1d

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Swastika incidents at Charlotte private school, west Charlotte park spark outrage

Reports of swastikas appearing at a west Charlotte park and a separate controversy involving students at a prominent Charlotte private school are raising concerns about antisemitism and the impact hateful symbols can have on children and families. The incidents have prompted conversations about accountability, education and the responsibility schools and...

Charlotte, NC · 16h

WSOC Charlotte

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3 detained in north Charlotte after chase

Three people were detained Tuesday afternoon after a police pursuit in Charlotte involving a vehicle connected to a shooting investigation.

Charlotte, NC · 22h

MotorBiscuit

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Jamie McMurray’s 33-Acre Lake Norman Estate Sold for $2.8M Under His First Ask

Jamie McMurray sold his 33.6-acre Lake Norman estate for $9.2 million on Oct. 15, $2.8 million below the $12 million he first asked in August 2025.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

WBTV

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Cardiologist warns holiday behavior can trigger heart problems in some at-risk adults

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Novant Health cardiologist warns that holiday stress, holiday depression, travel and unhealthy eating can negatively affect heart health. Thanksgiving is about two weeks away, followed by Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Dr. Kobina Wilmot said medical emergencies do not stop during the holidays. “Heart...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WBTV

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2 people accused of killing 16-year-old in shooting in northeast Charlotte neighborhood

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were accused of killing a 16-year-old boy in a northeast Charlotte neighborhood on Sunday night. At around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, police said 16-year-old Prince Davidson died from his injuries from a shooting on Ragsdale Drive just off Johnston Oehler Road in the Mallard Creek area.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

WSOC Charlotte

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Charlotte Country Day students to face consequences over swastika video

Two students at Charlotte Country Day School will face consequences after video surfaced showing the boys with swastikas painted on their stomachs, the school confirmed.

Charlotte, NC · 5h

Queen City News

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Fight night in the Queen City: Charlotte boxers bring the heat inside the ring

CHARLOTTE, N.C (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The gloves were on, and the crowd was watching the action Saturday night inside the ring at New Age Athlete, delivering an exciting night of boxing as fighters took center stage during Fight Night in the Queen City. The Charlotte boxing event showcased determination, athleticism, and competitive spirit as […]

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Axios Charlotte

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11 unexpected places to work remotely in Charlotte that aren't coffee shops

If you work remotely , sometimes you just need a change of scenery to get through the workday — but that doesn't have to mean your usual coffee shop. Why it matters: From pickleball clubs and gyms to a cigar lounge and even the mall, Charlotte has plenty of unexpected places to bring your laptop and get some work done. Here are 11 spots worth checking out, in no particular order. 1. The Vintage — South End The vibe: This private whiskey and cigar lounge has hand-rolled cigars, an extensive whiskey selection, cocktails and small plates. If you go: Day passes are $10 at the door if you're not a member. You must be 21 or older to visit. Stop by: 215 E. Worthington Ave. 2. Rally Pickleball — LoSo The vibe: Part massive pickleball facility, part social hangout and one of my favorite working-lunch spots. Yes, there's a coffee bar, but you can also grab your laptop and work throughout the space, including at the bar. Stop by: 101 Southside Drive . Rally co-founder and former pro pickleball player Megan Charity (right) swapped her tennis racquet for a pickleball paddle nearly a decade ago. Photo: Ashley Mahoney/Axios 3. Rising

Charlotte, NC · 1d

WBTV

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Charlotte private school addresses ‘deeply disturbing’ racist, antisemitic incidents

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A Charlotte private school responded to a series of incidents that its leaders described as racist, misogynistic, and antisemitic at its middle and upper schools. In a Nov. 7 letter to parents, Charlotte Country Day head of school Dr. Tara Kisney said leaders were aware of...

Charlotte, NC · 5h

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Charlotte Family Sues Novant Health Over Mom's Denied Life-Saving Surgery

Barbara Washington collapsed at her Charlotte-area home on May 22, 2024, and was rushed by EMS crews who managed to revive her before taking her to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Less than a day after she was later transferred to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, the 82-year-old was dead. Now her family is suing, alleging that doctors denied her life-saving heart surgery.

Charlotte, NC · 8h

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Arraignment delayed for man accused in December light rail stabbing

The arraignment of a Honduran man accused of stabbing a fellow passenger on Charlotte's light rail in December 2025 has been postponed until January 2027. 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano-Garcia faces charges of attempted first-degree murder, second-degree trespassing, carrying a concealed weapon, and being intoxicated and disruptive. He had been scheduled to be arraigned Monday.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

Vinyl and Velvet

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1980 Police Baseball Cards Handed Out To Kids One Or Two At A Time Now Make A Complete 25 Card Set With Young Cal Ripken Jr. Estimated At $100,000 And Up

Back in 1980, a police officer might hand a kid a baseball card on the street, one or two at a time. Now a complete set of those cards, with a young Cal Ripken Jr. among them, is estimated at $100,000 and up. The set is the 1980 Charlotte O’s Police orange-border set, 25 cards […]

Charlotte, NC · 7h

Charlotte Observer

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Preseason NC statewide boys basketball polls, including a new Super 25 poll

The 2026-27 NC high school basketball season officially started last week for some private schools and public school teams that don’t play football. This week, much of the rest of the state will tip off. Here are the preseason statewide boys’ basketball polls, sponsored by The Charlotte Observer and the News & Observer of Raleigh. The polls are compiled by longtime basketball expert Rick Lewis, a co-host of The Observer’s Talking Preps show and owner and founder of Phenom Hoop Report, a statewide scouting service. This year, in addition to the classification polls, we’re introducing an NC Super 25, which ranks the state’s best teams regardless of classification or whether they play in the public or private division. NC Super 25 1. Greensboro Day 2. Queen’s Grant 3. Forsyth Country Day 4. Christ School 5. Ambassador Christian 6. Concord Academy 7. Mooresville 8. The Burlington School 9. Greenfield 10. Leesville Road 11. Providence Day 12. Myers Park 13. Chambers 14. North Mecklenburg 15. West Charlotte 16. Hickory Ridge 17. Davidson Day 18. Charlotte Christian 19. West Forsyth 20. Apex Friendship 21. Wakefield 22. Knightdale 23. Salisbury 24. Kinston 25. Southern Durham NC Classification preseason rankings NCISAA Rk., School 1. Greensboro

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Stories

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North Carolina Ranked #2 for Worst Drivers in America — South Carolina Ranked #3

Charlotte-area drivers may finally have some data to back up their complaints about traffic on both sides of the state line. A new LendingTree study ranks North Carolina as having the second-worst drivers in America. South Carolina tied for third, placing nearly the entire Charlotte region among the nation’s highest-ranked states for driving incidents.

North Carolina · 8h