Friday, November 6, 2026
Charlotte
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City Hall ·
Charlotte City Council may vote on a proposal to ban street vendors citywide unless they hold a permit for a preauthorized area, WSOC-TV reported.
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Public Safety ·
WBTV reported federal detainees arrived at Jail North in Mecklenburg County, where a goal of 66 detainees was set.
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Elections ·
Democrats flipped control of the N.C. House for the first time since 2010 and gained four state Senate seats, short of the five needed. All three constitutional amendments passed by wide margins.
Read at Cornelius Today
Elections ·
Democratic challenger Ken McCool defeated Republican Rep. Tricia Cotham in state House District 105 in southeast Mecklenburg County.
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DevelopingPublic Safety ·
One person with life-threatening injuries was hurt in an industrial accident Friday morning at a Charlotte Water treatment plant, according to Medic.
Read at Queen City News (WJZY FOX 46)
Weather & Environment ·
Charlotte Water moved to Low Inflow Protocol Stage 1, making conservation voluntary as lake levels improved in the Catawba-Wateree River Basin.
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Public Safety ·
Three people were arrested and 22 pounds of drugs seized after traffic stops led to a northwest Charlotte raid, WBTV reported. Names and charges were not immediately released.
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Culture & Events ·
Private donors and businesses are set to help cover the nature center's funding gap to Mecklenburg County. A 35-year lease with the museum organization is being worked out.
Read at Queen City News (WJZY FOX 46)
Public Safety ·
According to La Noticia, CMPD receives a domestic violence call about every 13 minutes. Averages about 4.5 calls per police report over the past two years.
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Public Safety ·
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recruits are being trained on how to respond to mental health calls, according to WSOC-TV.
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Schools ·
A decision has been made on a bell schedule change at South Academy of International Languages. The school was considering the change for the 2027-2028 school year.
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Public Safety ·
Police say a man accused of pulling a woman from her car in Kannapolis was arrested after crashing it in Huntersville.
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Public Safety ·
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police welcomed a new class of officers who are beginning their careers, according to WBTV.
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Weather & Environment ·
Cornelius Today's forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., a high near 72 and a 30% chance of precipitation.
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Culture & Events ·
The Peninsula Village Social District will host "Mimosas and Motors" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, with a car display from AutoBarn Classic Cars.
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Sports ·
Hough's girls flag football and boys and girls cross country teams compete this weekend, Cornelius Today reported.
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