2025 – Pride Magazine

Don’t have a Real ID? Here’s how you can fly without it

April 29, 2025

The Real ID deadline is 10 days away. Say someone doesn’t get one — what are other forms of ID accepted at the TSA checkpoint? CALIFORNIA, USA — The Real ID deadline is right around the corner. For whatever reason, if someone doesn’t get their Real ID by May 7, the U.S.…

One Year Later: CMPD honors officers killed in 2024 ambush

April 29, 2025

CMPD honors four fallen officers with tributes, a documentary and community events one year after their tragic deaths. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department unveiled a series of tributes to honor four law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty one year ago. …

US Marshals vow improved safety after Charlotte tragedy

April 29, 2025

In the aftermath of the Galway Drive shooting in Charlotte, the U.S. Marshals Service’s then-director pledged a full internal review. That review remains ongoing. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In the aftermath of the deadliest law enforcement shooting in Charlotte history, the U.S.…

I-485 closed in both directions in Matthews due to gas leak

April 29, 2025

MATTHEWS, N.C. — A gas leak in Matthews is causing traffic impacts for the Tuesday morning commute. The gas leak originally led to a closure at East John Street and Interstate 485, but that at 6:30 a.m. that was expanded to a closure of I-485 in both directions at East John Street — causing impacts on I-485 from Independence Boulevard to Providence Road.…

Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Lovin’ Life Music Festival in Charlotte: what to know

April 29, 2025

If you’re traveling in or around Uptown this weekend, you most likely will be impacted. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Uptown Charlotte is set for a bustling weekend as the Lovin’ Life Music Festival and Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour converge from May 2–4.…

Tariq Bokhari’s Charlotte City Council seat is still open. Who might fill it?

April 28, 2025

Applications for District 6 Republicans wanting to temporarily fill the seat open Wednesday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tariq Bokhari has officially vacated his seat on Charlotte City Council, after being appointed to a transit leadership role in the Trump administration. However, it’s still unclear who will replace him on the city council.…

Final preparations underway for Lovin’ Life Music Festival

April 28, 2025

Charlotte gears up for the Lovin’ Life Music Festival, showcasing music, culture, and community in Uptown for its second year. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte is gearing up for an exciting weekend as the Lovin’ Life Music Festival returns to Uptown for its second year.…

Charlotte airport workers urge wage hike amid safety concerns

April 28, 2025

Charlotte airport workers to ask city council for better pay, benefits and safety measures to address staffing shortages and protect passengers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Airport workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport addressed the Charlotte City Council Monday night to call for better wages, benefits, and safer working conditions.…

Warmer temperatures are expected as the week goes on.

April 28, 2025

The WCNC Impact Weather team is tracking a nice stretch of weather before the summer-like feels return. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight: Clear and very nice and cool with lows in the low to mid-50s. Calm winds and clear skies, look east to catch an Atlas V rocket launch off the east coast at 7 pm. …

$2.5 million NASCAR charter lawsuit settlement upheld in federal court

April 28, 2025

Former NASCAR team BK Racing is once again facing multimillion-dollar legal issues. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal appeals court has upheld a $2.5 million judgment against a former NASCAR team owner in a case involving the sale of a NASCAR Cup Series charter.…