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Analysis from Mary Ramsey and @caitmcglade.bsky.social for @charlotteobserver.com: The strongest support for Mecklenburg County's sales tax referendum was in NoDa, where 79.4% of voters at precinct 30 voted for the measure. South End and Uptown were also big drivers of support

November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Josh Bergeron

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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans? #ncpol

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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans?

Only one Republican will remain on Charlotte City Council. That district, too, is in danger of flipping in the future.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM

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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown

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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown

“ Our airline partners, including American, will determine and communicate any schedule changes directly to customers,” CLT said.

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November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM

Josh Bergeron

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education is officially nonpartisan, but voters are currently set to oust the only registered Republican on the board.

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Live updates: 2 CMS Board of Education incumbents trail in 2025 election results

Elections on the ballot include Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education districts 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 race.

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November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM

Josh Bergeron

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Live updates: Early results in for Mecklenburg transit tax referendum #ncpol

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Live updates: Early results in for Mecklenburg transit tax referendum

Voters will approve or reject a 1% sales tax rate increase to fund billions in road, rail and bus projects.

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November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM

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Big news: Charlotte’s Counter- earns both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, the Guides announce

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Charlotte’s Counter- earns both a Michelin Star and a Green Star, the Guides announce

James Beard semifinalist Colleen Huges of Supperland was also honored with a special award for exceptional cocktails.

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November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Josh Bergeron

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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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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.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Josh Bergeron

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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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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.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Josh Bergeron

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

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October 27, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Josh Bergeron

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

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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.

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October 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM

Josh Bergeron

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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?

October 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM

Josh Bergeron

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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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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.

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October 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Josh Bergeron

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Davidson College will unveil sculpture honoring enslaved people who built school

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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.

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October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Josh Bergeron

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Trump Considering Commuting Diddy's Sentence, Possibly This Week

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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.

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October 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Josh Bergeron

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

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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.

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October 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM

Josh Bergeron

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

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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.

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October 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Josh Bergeron

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Charlotte airport blocks political video criticizing Democrats amid shutdown

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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.

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October 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Josh Bergeron

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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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