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Two critically injured in Charlotte University City apartment shooting
World
— 4d
Two people were hospitalized with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a Friday afternoon shooting at an apartment complex on Education Way in Charlotte’s University City area, near UNC Charlotte. Authorities have not released details about the motive or any suspects, and the university said the incident did not involve university housing.
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Chicago Fire to Host Charlotte FC in MLS Playoff Series Opener
Sports
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Chicago Fire FC, the Eastern Conference’s No. 4 seed, will host No. 5 Charlotte FC in Game 1 of their best-of-three MLS Cup Playoffs series on Nov. 22 at SeatGeek Stadium; Game 2 is Nov. 28 in Charlotte, with a decisive Game 3 back in Bridgeview on Dec. 2 if needed. Tied matches go directly to penalty kicks, and the winner of two games advances to the conference semifinals.
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Priya Raman
Charlotte can pull an upset if they defend well away from home in the first game.
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Proposals Link Hornets’ Naz Reid to Pistons, Lakers
Naz Reid
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Trade speculation around Naz Reid has grown amid Charlotte’s poor start, with proposals sending him to Detroit or the Lakers, but there is no indication the Hornets have made him available. Bill Simmons suggested Reid may not want to stay in Charlotte, though the trade scenarios remain speculative and Reid is producing in an expanded role.
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Microsoft Reportedly Urges Trump Admin Not To Ban Chinese Data Center Parts
Simon August · 4 min · 1h
Charlotte Council approves $2.1 billion airport lease
Business
— 3d
Charlotte City Council approved an American Airlines airport lease for 10.5 years, with a five-year extension option, paving the way for roughly $2.1 billion in airport improvements. Supporters cited the airport’s economic importance, while critics raised concerns that expanding American’s gate access could limit competition and that the agreement does not adequately protect airport service workers.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Showers linger east of Charlotte before clearing and cooler air arrives
Weather
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Rain and a few storms are expected across the Charlotte region tonight and into Friday morning, with showers tapering off Friday afternoon. Cooler, drier air and sunshine are forecast for the weekend.
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Hornets’ Knueppel out at least four weeks after aggravating hamstring in debut
Kon Knueppel
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Hornets guard Kon Knueppel will miss at least four weeks with a re-aggravated left hamstring strain after playing just six minutes in his season debut. Dennis Schroder also has a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, further thinning Charlotte’s backcourt.
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Elena Vasquez
Charlotte's backcourt looks even thinner now with Schroder also sidelined for at least two weeks.
Hornets join venture to acquire struggling Epicentre complex
Business
— Nov 3, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets’ parent company is joining Lincoln Property Company and Vision Ventures to acquire Uptown Charlotte’s Queen City Quarter, formerly the Epicentre. The partners say they plan to reimagine the struggling mixed-use complex as a vibrant destination, though they have not disclosed specific plans or the sale price.
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Midterms Reshape Charlotte, Charleston County Councils
Politics
— Nov 3, 2026
Kim Amontree won the Charlotte County Commission District 4 race, defeating incumbent Stephen R. Deutsch. In Charleston County, Democrat Charles Glover unseated council chairman Joe Boykin, while Democrat Jaxie Ferguson also won a seat, giving the council two new members.
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Teachers Union Puts Anthropic On A Leash Over Student Data
An artificial intelligence giant promised teachers unions that it would not mine children's data at school.
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Coby White Set to Debut for Hornets After Calf Injury
Coby White
— Nov 1, 2026
Coby White is set to make his season debut for the Charlotte Hornets against Detroit after missing the first seven games with a calf injury. His return is expected to bolster a struggling offense, though Charlotte will be without Kon Knueppel and Grant Williams for the game.
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Fried Chicken Favorites Span Four States
Lifestyle
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The articles spotlight beloved, mostly low-key fried-chicken and soul-food restaurants across California, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina, praising their local followings and comfort-food menus. Charlotte’s Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish also earned Tasting Table’s pick for North Carolina’s best fried chicken.
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Elena Vasquez
The California one sounds worth the trip next time I visit family out there for some real comfort food.
Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
Yourlist
— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Pistons rout Hornets 124-91 behind Cunningham
Cade Cunningham
— Nov 2, 2026
The Detroit Pistons routed the Charlotte Hornets 124-91, with Cade Cunningham scoring a season-high 33 points as Detroit’s 18 three-pointers and defensive pressure fueled the win. The Pistons improved to 6-1, while Charlotte’s losing streak continued.
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Betting models split on 76ers at Hornets in Charlotte
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Betting previews disagree on Saturday’s 76ers-Hornets matchup: one model favors Charlotte to win, while another recommends Philadelphia against the spread. Philadelphia enters 5-1, but Charlotte is 3-3; the Hornets’ 0-6 record on game totals going over also points to a low-scoring matchup.
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Clatsop County Posts First Unofficial Results From November Election
Politics
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WBTV is tracking 2026 general election results in North Carolina’s Charlotte region, including Cleveland, Catawba and Caldwell counties.
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Jared Kim
I hope the local races in Clatsop end up reflecting what most voters actually wanted.
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Here’s What Republicans’ Long-Awaited Epstein Report Shows
Nicole Silverio · 6 min · 1h
Orlando Seeks Playoff Berth Against Charlotte
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Charlotte FC, already assured of a playoff spot, hosts Orlando City, which can clinch a postseason berth with a win and may qualify with a draw or loss depending on other results.
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Introvert, extrovert, or secret third thing?
Quizie
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Tulane Rallies Past Charlotte 38-31 in Overtime
Sports
— Oct 31, 2026
Tulane rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Charlotte 38-31 in overtime, tying the game with 10 seconds left after Garrett Mmahat stopped a fake punt and winning with a Dagan Bruno touchdown and four defensive stops inside the 5-yard line. The comeback showcased freshman quarterback Trace Johnson’s promise, but injuries and Charlotte’s 216 rushing yards underscored problems the Green Wave still needs to address.
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Sam Okafor
Charlotte's 216 rushing yards still exposed a big problem the Green Wave have to fix.
Rockets, Hornets Jersey Histories Cover Five Players
Sports
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Retrospectives on NBA jersey-number history profile Rockets Larry Moffett, who wore No. 41 for his lone season with Houston, and Ryan Bowen, who wore No. 40 from 2004 to 2006. Hornets profiles cover Eddie Johnson’s 1993–94 season, Damion Baugh’s brief 2024–25 stint, and Bryce McGowens’ two seasons with Charlotte before moving on to other teams.
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Tulsa Sets 226-Day Record; Carolinas Expect Warmup
Weather
— Oct 30, 2026
A warm start to November is expected across the Charlotte and Raleigh areas, with temperatures rising into the mid-to-upper 70s and near 80 in Raleigh before showers become more likely Thursday. Cooler conditions briefly preceded the warmup in Charlotte, while the Tulsa record-warmth report is unrelated.
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Hornets’ Five-Game Skid Highlights Offensive, Defensive Woes
Coby White
— 5d
Charlotte’s offense has slumped to the bottom of the NBA amid poor shooting and a prolonged losing streak, but rushing Coby White back from injury or making a panic trade may not be the answer. The Hornets also need better defensive execution late in games, after struggling to contain Brooklyn in a recent loss.
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Daily Caller News Foundation
Microsoft Reportedly Urges Trump Admin Not To Ban Chinese Data Center Parts
Microsoft has pressed the Trump administration not to ban Chinese-made parts used in artificial intelligence data centers, Reuters reported Tuesday.
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Charlotte FC Seeks Playoff Berth Against Montreal
Dean Smith
— Oct 27, 2026
Charlotte FC can clinch an MLS playoff berth with at least a draw against CF Montréal, or if playoff rivals fail to win, as it looks to shore up a defense that has conceded eight goals in its past three matches. Montréal, eliminated from contention and winless in four games, plans to emphasize younger players; it won 4-1 on its most recent visit to Charlotte.
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Regional Forecasts Expect Storms, Cooling, Flood Risks
Weather
— 5d
Warm, mostly dry weather will give way to cooler air this weekend in Daytona Beach and Tampa, though St. Johns River flooding remains a concern near Daytona. Charlotte faces rain and possible thunderstorms before a cooler, sunny weekend, while St. Louis turns cooler Friday before sunny conditions return.
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Messi Becomes First to Win Consecutive MLS Golden Boots
Lionel Messi
— 4d
Lionel Messi won his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals, becoming the first player in league history to claim the scoring title in back-to-back seasons. He also recorded 17 assists as Inter Miami topped the league with 80 goals, though the team let a 3-0 lead slip in a 3-3 draw with Charlotte to close the regular season.
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UNC rallies from 15-point deficit to win in overtime over Charlotte
Jarin Stevenson
— Oct 28, 2026
North Carolina rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat Charlotte 89-82 in overtime in its preseason finale, with transfer guard Terrence Brown scoring a game-high 27 points and the Tar Heels closing strong after a late Charlotte technical foul helped force overtime. The narrow escape exposed concerns with UNC’s cold shooting, defense and rebounding ahead of the regular season.
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New Jersey Ticket Wins $847 Million Powerball Jackpot
Lifestyle
— Nov 3, 2026
A New Jersey ticket won the $847 million Powerball jackpot, with the winner and retailer not yet identified. Earlier drawings also produced major prizes in North Carolina, Kansas and New Jersey, including a $2 million ticket sold near Charlotte.
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International Operation Nabs Gang Members Implicated In Mediterranean Migrant Smuggling, INTERPOL Says
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 1h
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