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Charlotte experiences FAA air traffic staffing shortage amid government shutdown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The nationwide FAA air traffic controller shortage impacted Charlotte Friday night. Official documentation from the FAA showed Charlotte as among the nation's air spaces operating with limited staffing. As the federal government shutdown continues into a second month, many federal employees,...
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Man charged with arson in east Charlotte apartment fire

A man was arrested and charged with arson in connection with an east Charlotte apartment fire Thursday morning.
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Public health department offers SNAP contingency program at farmers markets

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —- Mecklenburg County is making sure recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have access to fresh food in November. Funding for SNAP was set to run out October 31 due to the government shutdown. Starting November 1, Mecklenburg County Public Health and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg...
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Indian Trail church hosts potato drop to help hungry families

In a massive effort to help hungry families, 100 volunteers bagged up 40,000 pounds of potatoes in Indian Trail.
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Seven jurors seated in Brooks’ Sandwich House murder trial

Seven jurors have been selected in the trial of the men accused of robbing and killing Scott Brooks, co-owner of Brooks Sandwich House, almost six years ago, with jury selection continuing on Monday to find five more jurors and four alternates.
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Amid SNAP freeze, 640 Charlotte-area households receive needed food assistance

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As a federal program that’s helped feed Americans for decades became the latest victim of the federal shutdown Saturday, a local effort worked to make sure the government failure didn’t leave families hungry. With funding from Mecklenburg County Public Health, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy...
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Charlotte is spending more time stuck in traffic than ever

The average Charlotte car commuter is spending a record 64 hours annually stuck in traffic — 11 hours more than they were in 2019, a new report finds. Why it matters: It's not just annoying — it's bad for business, adding up to eight full workdays lost to traffic.
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‘More with less’: Funding freeze for NC legal services causes widespread impact

Money helping to provide free legal services in North Carolina is now frozen and causing a ripple effect in and out of court.
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Mannington Mills to close Gaston facility, eliminate nearly 300 jobs

New Jersey-based flooring company Mannington Mills recently announced that it plans to exit the residential carpet business and close several of its factories, including one in Gaston County. The move will eliminate 296 jobs at the facility, located at 200 Saxony Drive in McAdenville, according to a notice filed...
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9 North Carolina Restaurants That Stay Packed Without Ever Advertising

North Carolina hides some of the best food secrets in the South, and you won’t find them on billboards or flashy commercials. These restaurants don’t need fancy marketing campaigns because their food speaks louder than any advertisement ever could. Word-of-mouth buzz and loyal customers keep these beloved spots...

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