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Work near popular Charlotte greenway could bring back wildlife — and clean up water The yearlong project will improve water quality and reduce flood risk along one of the largest watersheds in Mecklenburg County.

Work near popular Charlotte greenway could bring back wildlife — and clean up water

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NC campaign finance complaints filed against Mecklenburg Democratic primary winner Morris McAdoo won a three-person Democratic primary for an open seat on the Mecklenburg County Commission.

NC campaign finance complaints filed against Mecklenburg Democratic primary winner #ncpol

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Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent “We’ll get you out of that cage,” Habekah Cannon’s attorney website read. Unofficial results show she won a Democratic primary for Mecklenburg District Court judge.

Jail abolitionist set to become judge in Charlotte after close win over incumbent #ncpol

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Embattled Rep. Carla Cunningham falls to Rodney Sadler in Charlotte primary Carla Cunningham, a seven-term incumbent, lost a Democratic primary Tuesday after months of uproar over comments about immigrants.

Embattled Rep. Carla Cunningham falls to Rodney Sadler in Charlotte primary #ncpol

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Backlash from the left propels Levy to victory over Charlotte’s Rep. Majeed Democrat Nasif Majeed in north Charlotte faced pushback for helping Republicans override a Gov. Josh Stein veto.

Backlash from the left propels Levy to victory over Charlotte’s Rep. Majeed #ncpol

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Voter Guide: 2026 Charlotte Elections | Charlotte Observer Learn about the Piedmont and North Carolina races, ballot items, candidate bios and who supports different issues, and election process and info.

As part of our regular voter guide, @theobserver and @newsobserver asked all candidates for Congress for their thoughts on the president's war powers. See their responses in our questionnaires and our entire voter guide at charlotteobserver.com/voter-guide

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At 11 am: @charlotteobserver.com and @newsobserver.com are doing a Reddit AMA about elections. Ask questions now or pull up when we start! #ncpol

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Charlotte added ‘highly specialized’ fire truck last year. It already needs repairs Charlotte purchased the custom truck to navigate tight streets in the growing city. It’s not the only truck in need of repairs.

Charlotte added ‘highly specialized’ fire truck last year. It already needs repairs

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He pushed Barber-Scotia from the brink. Can NC HBCU be everyone’s ‘safe school’? The 159-year-old Concord HBCU has its eyes on a comeback, despite running out of money in January.

He pushed Barber-Scotia from the brink. Can NC HBCU be everyone’s ‘safe school’?

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Should Charlotte property taxes increase in 2026? Some leaders think so City Council is talking about a tax increase to help pay for public safety improvements and raises for police officers.

Should Charlotte property taxes increase in 2026? Some leaders think so

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Gavin Newsom brings memoir tour, and national political buzz, to Rock Hill Newsom faces backlash for comments made at an earlier tour stop that Republicans have described as patronizing to Black audience members.

Gavin Newsom brings memoir tour, and national political buzz, to Rock Hill

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How did Charlotte Mayor Lyles spend more than $140k on her reelection campaign? Lyles spent more than four times more than her Republican during her campaign for a fifth term last election.

How did Charlotte Mayor Lyles spend more than $140k on her reelection campaign?

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Cabarrus clerk of court says fellow Republicans are behind effort to remove him A judge set a removal hearing for the incumbent clerk of court just days before the primary election.

Cabarrus clerk of court says fellow Republicans are behind effort to remove him

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Charlotte area faces ‘severe drought.’ Will towns, cities have enough water? The region’s population is growing quickly and a combination of factors could require water conservation steps later this year if conditions don’t improve, the Catawba Riverkeeper says.

Charlotte area faces ‘severe drought.’ Will towns, cities have enough water?

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Fact check: Gov. Roy Cooper did not release DeCarlos Brown Jr. early from prison Years before Iryna Zarutska’s fatal stabbing on a Blue Line train in Charlotte, the man charged with her murder was released two days after his minimum release date, according to state officials.

Fact check: Gov. Roy Cooper did not release DeCarlos Brown Jr. early from prison #ncpol

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Kind of insane how long its been snowing in Charlotte. Like 18 hours maybe? And its still snowing sideways here.

Tried to walk to UNC Charlotte to get a picture of the football stadium in the snow, but gave up and rode the Blue Line instead. Snow going absolutely crazy here. Ride with me one stop.

Uh, a low end amount of 5 inches of snow? In Charlotte NC?

Does living near a NC hospital mean you get power back quicker? It depends During outages, Duke Energy prioritizes hospitals first, then “lines that serve the largest number of customers.”

Does living near a NC hospital mean you get power back quicker? It depends

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The National Weather Service's prediction for ice in our area is downright concerning, and I worry about people who don't really have adequate food and items to last a few days if the power remains out for prolonged periods.

And even more: people who dont really read or pay attention to the news.

Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office The petition alleged widespread misconduct, threats and retaliation.

Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office

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Measles is spreading: Is your child’s North Carolina school vulnerable? When the number of vaccinated children drop too low in a school, the risk of infection increases there and in the wider community, experts say.

The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...

Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-chief deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden A court filing on Monday accuses McFadden of misconduct, threats and retaliation.

SCOOP from @charlotteobserver.com: Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden #ncpol

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Victim in Charlotte light rail stabbing arrested on unrelated assault charge Kenyon Dobie, who was in the hospital recovering from the Dec. 5 stabbing, was arrested on Wednesday, according to jail records.

Dobie was charged with assault on a female, assault on a pregnant woman, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats, according to records.

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Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing? The Charlotte City Council approved the contract Monday — just a few days after a second stabbing on the city’s Blue Line light rail.

Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing?

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Light rail suspect in Charlotte yelled at passenger before stabbing, records show The Honduran man charged with stabbing an injuring a man on Friday aboard a train had previously been banned from the light rail, a prosecutor said.

The Honduran man accused of stabbing another man on Charlotte’s light rail Friday had previously been banned from using the train and yelled at a passenger before the stabbing, a prosecutor revealed in a court hearing Monday.

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South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral The video of the surprise at Providence High has gotten over 11 million views on TikTok.

South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral

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Union County NAACP says schools won’t partner. District leaders say that’s a lie Union County NAACP President Archie Hansley made the claims in a news release Monday and also plans to speak at the school board meeting Tuesday.

Union County NAACP says schools won’t partner. District leaders say that’s a lie

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Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, she’s south Charlotte’s new CMS board member The former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher unseated incumbent Lisa Cline for the District 5 seat on Nov. 4.

Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, she’s south Charlotte’s new CMS board member

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Border Patrol caused ‘fear and uncertainty’ in NC foothills city, mayor says “To those who are feeling afraid or uncertain right now: you are not alone,” he wrote. “We see you. We care about you.”

Border Patrol caused ‘fear and uncertainty’ in NC foothills city, mayor says

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