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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 […]
A Wake County judge will decide whether to issue an injunction blocking cuts to Medicaid funding for services provided to children with autism.
Trump Proposes $2,000 Tariff Dividend for Americans Former President Donald Trump has announced a plan to distribute $2,000 to Americans using revenue generated from tariffs. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the payments would exclude high-income individuals and criticized opponents of tariffs as “fools.” He emphasized that the funds would also help […]
Trump Administration Considers 50-Year Mortgage Proposal The Trump administration is exploring the introduction of 50-year mortgages, a move Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte described as a “game changer” for housing affordability. The proposal aims to lower monthly payments for homebuyers, potentially making homeownership more accessible amid soaring housing costs. While a 50-year […]
Senators Advance Tentative Deal to End Government Shutdown A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reached a tentative agreement to end the 40-day government shutdown, which has disrupted federal operations and delayed paychecks for workers. The deal includes a “minibus” funding package for certain departments, such as Agriculture, through the next fiscal year, and a […]
There’s a much easier and cheaper way to make housing affordable: stop trying to control the process and let the market create the housing it needs.
The US attorney for North Carolina’s Middle District is taking steps to get a recent libel lawsuit against US Rep. Pat Harrigan dismissed.
Finger-pointing, childish blame-shifting, and refusing to accomplish the fundamental task of passing a budget are what have characterized this year’s legislative session. Voters deserve better.
Congressman Mark Harris makes his weekly appearance with Bo & Beth to discuss his call – along with other NC representatives – to have Governor Josh Stein activate the National Guard to assist CMPD, the ongoing government shutdown and more.
Democrats had a strong night and Republicans a rough one in NC’s 2025 municipal elections, held in over 550 cities, towns, and villages statewide.
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 […]