Josh Bergeron

Republican fundraising in mayor, Charlotte City Council elections beat Democrats The final campaign finance reports before Election Day show the Republican candidate for mayor got a big financial boost after Charlotte’s light rail stabbing made national headlines.

The final campaign finance reports before Election Day show the Republican candidate for mayor got a big financial boost after Charlotte’s light rail stabbing made national headlines. #ncpol

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Election Day is Tuesday. What Mecklenburg voters should know before polls close Tuesday is the last chance to vote on a transit tax referendum. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and city and town council elections are also on the ballot.

By the end of early voting on Saturday, 63,427 people cast ballots. That appears to be an early voting record for a municipal or odd-year election, according to Meck County data. #ncpol

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In Democrat-run Charlotte, do these long shot candidates have any chance of winning? Four Republicans, a Libertarian and an unaffiliated candidate are running for seats in city governments.

In Democrat-run Charlotte, do these long shot candidates have any chance of winning on Tuesday? #ncpol

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For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home The NCDHHS reduced Medicaid reimbursement rates across dozens of programs on Oct. 1, including for home care.

For this NC family, Medicaid cuts could force decisions on keeping care at home

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And OK, maybe you compare him to hiring Jay Johnson to coach LSU baseball and say: Jay Johnson won a lot but never won it all before LSU. But Johnson hadn't been a coach near as long as Kelly. And Johnson has since won 2! CWS championships

Brian Kelly was always a weird hire for LSU. Most notably: A guy who won a lot but could never win it all with Notre Dame despite having chances to. Like, LSU was going to be the thing to help him win it all?

ICE arrests and deportations rising sharply in North Carolina, with more expected In Mecklenburg County, ICE has arrested three times the number of people this year compared to the same time last year.

Great story and informative graphics from @caitmcglade.bsky.social: ICE arrests and deportations rising sharply in North Carolina, with more expected #ncpol

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Davidson College will unveil sculpture honoring enslaved people who built school The unveiling is Thursday at 4 p.m. at the school’s campus, and it’s open to the public.

Davidson College will unveil sculpture honoring enslaved people who built school

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TMZ Stands By Story, Donald Trump Considering Diddy Commutation This Week 10/21 -- 6:33 AM PT -- The White House Communications Office is saying our story is not true. We stand by our story. Our story is accurate.

Trump Considering Commuting Diddy's Sentence, Possibly This Week

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Mecklenburg, Stanly counties explain ranking among worst in NC for sending food aid The State Auditor’s Office said about $83 million in SNAP benefits were late statewide in recent years.

Mecklenburg, Stanly counties explain ranking among worst in NC for sending food aid

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Sanctuary city debate hits Concord council race — even though NC law bans them Candidates were asked if they would support making Concord a “sanctuary city” at a forum last week.

Sanctuary city debate hits Concord council race — even though NC law bans them #ncpol

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Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown CLT joins other major airports in refusing to air Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s message, citing rules against political content.

Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown

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Will a Charlotte restaurant earn a Michelin Star this year? Signs point to yes Charlotte’s culinary scene prepares to shine bright in the spotlight of the new Michelin Guide American South.

Honestly, the NC restaurant that really deserves a Michelin star is Cookout.

Value proposition remains unmatched. Where else can you get a burger with corndogs and onion rings as the side and a Cheerwine to wash it all down?

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New uptown Charlotte library offers sneak peek inside $137 million ‘star project’ “It’s a 100-year building, something that’s going to stand the test of time,” said Ben MacBain, project superintendent.

New uptown Charlotte library offers sneak peek inside $137 million ‘star project’

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We set out to find Charlotte’s true culture. Here’s what our search turned up Big banks? NASCAR? Breweries? Losing sports teams? Not quite.

We set out to find Charlotte’s true culture. Here’s what our search turned up

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6 things to know about ‘massive’ data center proposed near Charlotte The center would cover 123 acres and draw up to 600 megawatts of power, but it’s not yet clear what company would use it.

6 things to know about ‘massive’ data center proposed near Charlotte

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Election isn’t until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotte’s Cunningham Candidate filing for 2026 doesn’t officially open for weeks, but multiple Democrats are already announcing plans to run.

Election isn’t until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotte’s Cunningham #ncpol

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Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing The meeting is set to start at 10 a.m. in the federal courthouse in uptown Charlotte.

Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing #ncpol

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NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Stein’s desk The wide-ranging bill would open the door to restarting executions in North Carolina after ongoing legal challenges are resolved.

NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Stein’s desk

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Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing The hearing is scheduled for a little more than a month after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on the Blue Line light rail.

Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing #ncpol

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Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year The merger is expected to conclude by August 2026.

Breaking: Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year #nced

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Painted Charlie Kirk message on Ardrey Kell High rock under investigation By the time students returned Monday morning, the message had been painted over.

Painted Charlie Kirk message on Ardrey Kell High rock under investigation

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Charlotte train stabbing weighed on voters’ minds as primary turnout grew The killing left many residents shaken, even as they went about the routine of casting ballots.

Charlotte train stabbing weighed on voters’ minds as primary turnout grew #ncpol

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Mother of man charged in light rail killing prays victim’s family forgives him She said other parents are also struggling to figure out solutions to mental health problems.

For some time, he has claimed he is controlled by that “object,” Brown's mother told the Observer. It started when he got out of prison for armed robbery in 2020. His family noticed a change. He was “standoffish” and talked to himself every so often.

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DOT secretary threatens to withhold federal money over Charlotte train stabbing Separately, FBI Director Kash Patel said his agency had “been investigating the Charlotte train murder from day one.”

DOT secretary threatens to withhold federal money over Charlotte train stabbing #ncpol

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Fact check: Did Charlotte City Council eat cake in meeting on light rail killing? The break lasted about 10 minutes and was followed by a two-hour discussion of safety on Charlotte’s public transit system..

Fact check: Did Charlotte City Council eat cake in meeting on light rail killing?

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Donald Trump reacts to Charlotte light rail stabbing and other ‘horrible killings’ Iryna Zarutska, 23, died in Charlotte after being stabbed multiple times in the neck by another passenger riding the light rail.

Donald Trump reacts to Charlotte light rail stabbing and other ‘horrible killings’

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The Bryce is wrong — again. Will Young and the Panthers ever solve the puzzle? Bryce Young’s third season opener was as poor as usual, as the QB committed three turnovers in the Panthers’ 26-10 loss to Jacksonville.

"The Panthers are like that junky car on blocks in the backyard — everyone takes a turn at trying to fix it up, and a lot of money gets invested in the parts, but it remains an eyesore."

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Deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte grows political under national spotlight The Aug. 22 killing of a Ukranian refugee in South End is drawing attention to crime as President Donald Trump threatens Democrat-led U.S. cities with “war.”

Deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte grows political under national spotlight

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