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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for the Charlotte region from 8 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday, as a sharp cold front brings frigid temperatures, strong winds, and possible flurries. Forecasters say temperatures will drop about 20 degrees within hours, with wind chills near 16 degrees and gusts up to 30 mph. Lows are expected to hit 28 degrees in Charlotte and 26 […]

Flight cancellations continued to climb at Charlotte Douglas International Airport Monday as the FAA’s nationwide flight reduction order took effect during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Charlotte was among 40 major U.S. airports directed to cut flights to ease the strain on air traffic controllers facing staffing shortages. It’s the only airport in the Carolinas included in the FAA mandate. “Our airline partners […]

Ed Driggs of the Charlotte City Council joins Bo & Beth to discuss yesterday’s election outcomes, being the only Republican left on the dais and what we might expect moving forward in the next term.

The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered Charlotte Douglas International Airport to cut flights by 10% starting Friday, as part of nationwide reductions affecting 40 major airports during the ongoing federal government shutdown. Since the shutdown began on October 1, Charlotte has already seen roughly 6,000 flight delays, airport officials said Thursday. However, the airport noted it has not yet received direct notification of specific […]

Mecklenburg County voters have approved a one-cent sales tax increase aimed at funding major transportation and infrastructure projects. The referendum, decided during Tuesday’s municipal election, passed with 52% voting in favor and 47% opposed, according to final results released just before midnight. The decision raises the county’s sales tax rate from 7.25% to 8.25%. County and city officials say the new […]

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles secured re-election Tuesday, earning 70% of the vote over Republican Terrie Donovan and Libertarian Rob Yates. Her fifth term will extend through 2027, making her the city’s longest-serving Democratic mayor. Republican Pat McCrory served 14 years from 1995 to 2009. After her win was secured, Lyles posted a state to social media, “Tonight, the people of Mecklenburg County have […]

Mecklenburg County residents are casting their votes Tuesday in local elections that include city and school board races, along with a major referendum on a proposed transportation sales tax. Polling places across the county will remain open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The transportation tax proposal has drawn widespread attention, with supporters calling it vital for […]

This episode is presented by Create A Video – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police veteran and former Raleigh Police Chief, Estella Patterson, has been named the new chief of the Queen City police force. Today, she appeared before the media for a very brief Q&A. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/  All the links to Pete’s Prep are […]

Mecklenburg County officials will announce Monday how they plan to use $740,000 to support food resources during the ongoing suspension of federal SNAP benefits. The news briefing will take place Nov. 3 at noon at the Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center. County leaders say about 138,500 residents rely on SNAP each month, and the funding will help ensure continued access […]

The City of Charlotte has selected Estella Patterson as the next Chief of Police for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD), the department announced Friday. City Manager Marcus Jones said Patterson’s appointment followed a thorough search and feedback from both officers and community members. Patterson, who most recently served as Raleigh’s police chief, will officially take over the role on December […]

While property crime remains high in Charlotte, there has been a 5% decrease since 2024.

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined several Democratic attorneys general and governors in suing the Trump administration as the federal government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions. The lawsuit targets the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Management and Budget, demanding they release funding for November SNAP benefits. More than 1.4 […]