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Major changes are coming to Interstate 77 in Mooresville as crews begin construction on a massive 10-lane bridge as part of the North Carolina 150 widening project.
Starting at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, the right lane on both sides of I-77 at Exit 36 will permanently close for crews to start the first phase of widening the bridge to 10 lanes on N.C. 150. There will also be nightly closures as needed for workspace.
For folks who ...
After considerable back and forth, Gastonia opened a temporary indoor cooling station for homeless and vulnerable residents when the heat index rises to 95 degrees or above.
The cooling station is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in downtown Gastonia at 107 S. Broad Street, with tables, chairs, bottled water and a public restroom.
Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/gastonia/indoor-cooling-station-opens-downt...
The Monroe City Council will hold a meeting Tuesday at 4 p.m. to discuss a proposed vote of no-confidence against Mayor Robert Burns.
According to the official meeting agenda, the no-confidence discussion is based on several concerns. Among these concerns, Burns' "continued use of the City’s logo and City address to communicate personal views on topics not related to local governance and repeated failure to preside over meetings i...
Election season is beginning in the Queen City.
Candidate filing officially opens on July 7 at 8 a.m. and runs through July 18 at noon, setting the stage for the 2025 municipal elections in Mecklenburg County.
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A massive proposed development could transform more than 550 acres of largely untouched land in the city of Concord, but it’s far from a done deal.
D.R. Horton has submitted plans for “Concord Farms,” a large-scale, mixed-use community slated for the area along George W. Liles Parkway and Weddington Road.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is bracing for a busy Fourth of July travel week—part of what experts call one of the most heavily traveled holiday periods on record.
According to AAA, a staggering 72.2 million Americans are traveling from June 28 through July 6, with 5.84 million expected to fly — a 1.4% increase from last year and the highest air travel volume ever recorded for the holiday.
Nationally, TSA anticipates...
Duke Energy Carolinas wants to raise monthly electric bills $10.38 for residential customers in South Carolina starting March 2026.
Duke Energy requested the rate hike because it wants a 7.7% increase in annual revenue, about $150.5 million, to support investments in power grids, improve storm readiness and enhance its generating fleet.
Residential customers would see the highest price hike. The ten dollar increase equals an appr...
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is issuing a warning to residents and visitors after a recent surge in cell phone thefts in South End. According to CMPD, thieves are targeting patrons at popular bars, restaurants, and outdoor patios — especially during peak evening hours.
Police say the thefts happen in an instant, often without the victim realizing it until it’s too late. Phones are being snatched from back pockets, ope...
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced Sunday he will not seek reelection, just one day after President Donald Trump launched an attack on him via Truth Social, accusing the senator of betraying conservative values and failing North Carolina.
In a fiery post, Trump accused Tillis of supporting a “68% Tax Increase,” undermining the tobacco industry, and backing costly energy projects. He also criticized Tillis for being “MISSING I...
Duke Energy is expressing its gratitude to customers across the Carolinas after the region's first major summer heat wave pushed electricity usage to record highs this week.
On Tuesday June 24, the company set a new summer peak usage record of 35,269 megawatt-hours, surpassing the previous summer high of 34,439 megawatt-hours from July 2024. The all-time record remains 37,260 megawatt-hours, set in January 2025 during a cold snap.
Construction at the controversial Silfab Solar facility in York County is on pause after investigators toured the facility and found employees who aren't permitted for the ongoing project.
York County says that's a workplace violation.
Separately, the Silfab facility has drawn neighborhood backlash from concerned residents. Some folks living in the area say they're worried about air pollution and contaminants from the manufacturi...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools leaders approved major updates to how the district will support students experiencing homelessness and those in foster care.
Some students carry more than just a backpack to school. They also carry questions and concerns about where they’ll sleep. Now CMS is stepping in, making modifications and creating new policies for students facing difficult circumstances.
Some of the policies promise to be a st...
Bank of America Stadium is transforming into a global soccer stage Tuesday evening as Portuguese powerhouse Benfica takes on German giants Bayern Munich in a high-stakes FIFA Club World Cup match. While the 3 p.m. kickoff promises world-class entertainment for Charlotte soccer fans, the real story may be unfolding in the hours leading up to the match — both in terms of economic impact and heat safety concerns.
The hospitality indust...
The WCNC Charlotte Weather Impact Team had issued a Weather Alert for Monday through Thursday due to the threat of extreme heat.
Between Monday and Thursday, peak heat index values will near 102 degrees, if not higher. Regardless of the heat index, highs will peak in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, with the most intense heat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/intense-heat-thre...
The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is asking residents to weigh in on a major transportation blueprint that will shape how the region moves for the next 30 years.
The 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) lays out a comprehensive roadmap for transportation projects across the Charlotte area, including roadway expansions, transit corridors, and bicycle and pedestrian routes. The plan focuses on ...
Weeks after the former principal of Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte suddenly left her role, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has announced who will take on leadership of the school.
In a video shared on YouTube Wednesday afternoon, the district announced that Susan Nichols would become the new principal for Ardrey Kell. Nichols currently serves as principal at Charlotte Engineering Early College, which is one of the district's cha...
Charlotte transportation leaders will meet Wednesday to discuss plans that could reshape your commute for decades.
Two major topics include the Interstate 77 toll lanes, and a long-term transportation plan.
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Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the tragic shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, where nine Black churchgoers were killed during a Bible study session. This act of racial violence, carried out by Dylann Roof, remains one of the deadliest mass shootings at a place of worship in U.S. history.
The Statesville community is on edge Monday morning after two deadly shootings over the weekend. Police have identified a suspect in one of the shootings.
The two incidents are not believed to be related.
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Some rain totals from Uptown and areas immediately south have seen 2-5 inches of rain which prompted a Considerable Flash Flood Warning Thursday evening.
Medic said it had responded to multiple flood related calls, and Charlotte Fire said it has responded to roughly 50 flood-related incidents, as of 7 a.m. Friday.
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