November 2025 – Pride Magazine

Amid SNAP freeze, 640 Charlotte-area households receive needed food assistance

November 1, 2025

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council gave away $32,000 worth of food tokens to 640 families at area farmers markets Saturday. 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.…

2 of 3 horses killed after trailer overturns in Charlotte

November 1, 2025

Firefighters said the overturned trailer went about 25 feet down an embankment Friday evening. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A horse trailer overturned in Charlotte late Friday evening, prompting a heavy response from rescue crews. Charlotte Fire said it happened around 8:40 p.m.…

Increasing clouds, slightly warmer overnight

November 1, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — This Weekend Cloud cover builds overnight into Sunday morning, preventing low temperatures from being quite as cold. Most spots will see lows in the low 40s. Temperatures will be in the low-to mid-60s again Sunday afternoon. Next rain chance is late Sunday, primarily after 5 p.m.…

Charlotte police officer on administrative leave after incident at West Charlotte High School

November 1, 2025

District leaders shared an initial statement Friday evening, with CMPD holding a briefing later. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Investigations are underway after a fight broke out during dismissal at West Charlotte High School on Friday afternoon. Those investigations include an officer’s actions that were captured on viral video.…

Program offers lifeline to Mecklenburg County’s SNAP participants amid federal shutdown

November 1, 2025

With traditional SNAP benefits ending Saturday, participants can visit Charlotte-area farmers’ markets for $50 in free food. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the federal government shutdown halts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits starting Saturday, local organizations are stepping in to help Mecklenburg County and Charlotte families maintain access to fresh, healthy food.…

Teen killed in Old Plank Road shooting

November 1, 2025

CMPD investigates a deadly shooting in northwest Charlotte, urging public assistance in identifying the suspect. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in northwest Charlotte. The incident was one of at least three shootings overnight.…

Dollywood transforms for Christmas season

November 1, 2025

During “crunch week,” Dollywood staff works overnight to transform the park from Harvest Festival to a winter wonderland. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look. SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn — While most people are sleeping, Dollywood staff are wide awake, working around the clock to turn the park into a winter wonderland.…

Samaritan’s Purse to distribute free lunches to federal workers

November 1, 2025

The nonprofit is teaming up with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to help those impacted by the government shutdown. Samaritan’s Purse says its teaming up with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to supply federal workers with free lunch next week, according to a post.…

Charlotte experiences FAA air traffic staffing shortage amid government shutdown

November 1, 2025

From Friday night through Saturday morning, Charlotte airspace was among those listed nationwide with limited FAA staffing. 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.…