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‘Slugging’ sees revival as commuters tackle increased traffic

March 19, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More companies are returning to the office, which means traffic is getting busier. Now, one commuting method is making a comeback. As traffic in major cities returns to pre-pandemic levels, some commuters are turning to “slugging.” It was a longstanding tradition in Washington, D.C.…
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North Carolina legal community urges Jefferson Griffin to concede Supreme Court race

March 19, 2025
The North Carolina Supreme Court election remains the only undecided race nationally from the 2024 general election. RALEIGH, N.C. — A coalition of over 200 North Carolina jurists, senior state government officials, bar leaders, legal educators, and practicing attorneys issued a joint letter to Jefferson Griffin, urging him to drop his lawsuit challenging the 2024 election results for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.…
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Mecklenburg County Commission chair delivers State of the County address

March 19, 2025
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mecklenburg County Commission chairperson Mark Jerrell is set to deliver the State of the County address on Wednesday.  Jerrell will lead the address, highlighting the county’s accomplishments for the 2025 fiscal year.  Jerrell serves as chair of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and represents District 4, which comprises the eastern part of Mecklenburg County.…
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Fire damages vacant house in Matthews

March 19, 2025
MATTHEWS, N.C. — A vacant building in Matthews was damaged by a fire early Wednesday morning. The empty structure is located at 1637 Sam Newell Road, behind the closed Boston Market near the intersection with Independence Freeway. Firefighters from the Matthews, Idlewild and Charlotte fire departments responded starting at 12:23 a.m.…
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Sunny and unseasonably warm today

March 19, 2025
Mostly sunny skies across the area with afternoon temperatures in the upper 70s to around 80 degrees.  Lows overnight will be in the mid 50s. Skies will be cloudy with scattered showers and highs in the mid-60s.  Winds will also be a major factor.…
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South Carolina educators surpass North Carolina teachers in salary

March 19, 2025
South Carolina teachers now earn more than North Carolina educators, prompting calls for funding reform. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — South Carolina teachers are now outpacing North Carolina educators when it comes to their salaries. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill shared that information during a meeting at Elbert Edwin Waddell High School on Tuesday night.…