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Delta flight to Atlanta catches fire at Orlando airport

April 21, 2025

At this time, there is no word on injuries. ATLANTA — A Delta flight headed to Atlanta caught fire at the Orlando airport on Monday, according to the airline. In total, there were 200 passengers on board, along with 10 flight attendants and two pilots.…

Public art piece in Davidson moving locations

April 21, 2025

DAVIDSON, N.C. — A public art piece in Davidson now has a new home within the town. “Bouquet for Davidson” by Andy Dunnill was first selected by the town’s art commission in April 2009, and had been located in the Nancy MacCormac Plaza between the Post Office and Main Street.…

How do you pronounce Beaufort? It depends on which Carolina you’re in

April 21, 2025

In North Carolina, the town is pronounced “Bo-furt” (ˈboʊfərt), while in South Carolina, it is pronounced “Byoo-furt” (ˈbjuːfərt). CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly 400 miles away from each other: Beaufort, North Carolina, and Beaufort, South Carolina, have more in common besides being close to the coast. …

Passenger arrested for trespassing at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport

April 21, 2025

Around 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding a passenger trespassing on the ramp near where planes are located. Upon arrival, officers found the man, identified as Elijah Nathan Pressley, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, standing near the jetway for Gate D4.…

Rising age for first-time US homebuyers sparks financial challenges for future retirees

April 21, 2025

High prices and mortgage rates are leading more Americans to buy their first home closer to age 40. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Buying your first home is taking longer than ever — and it’s reshaping what it means to be a first-time buyer. …

Catholic Bishop of Charlotte statement on Pope Francis’ death

April 21, 2025

“Join with the Diocese of Charlotte and around the world in mourning the loss of our shepherd,” Bishop Michael Martin wrote Monday morning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bishop Michael Martin, who oversees 47 western North Carolina counties within the Diocese of Charlotte, has released a statement following the death of Pope Francis: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis and join with Catholics of the Diocese of Charlotte and around the world in mourning the loss of our shepherd.…

South End women call for vigilance after unsettling incidents along Charlotte’s Rail Trail

April 21, 2025

Recent incidents, like one documented by Nicole Smith, are spurring calls for action. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Women in Charlotte’s South End are voicing concerns about their safety following a string of disturbing incidents, including one that has gone viral on social media.…

Thousands of gallons of raw sewage spills into Charlotte creek

April 21, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Water officials are responding to a wastewater overflow that happened Saturday near the 8500 block of Cliff Cameron Drive, resulting in thousands of gallons of raw sewage reaching a local waterway. The spill, reported on April 19, released an estimated 6,250 gallons of wastewater, with about 6,240 gallons flowing into Mallard Creek in the Yadkin Pee Dee Basin.…

York County deputies save missing 5-year-old with new tracking program

April 20, 2025

Kristine Mack’s 5-year-old daughter was found within minutes after she was reported missing thanks to a tracking bracelet. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — A York County mother is grateful for a recently launched tracking program that led to deputies quickly locating her missing 5-year-old daughter with Down syndrome, potentially saving her life.…

American Airlines flight headed for Philadelphia diverts to Charlotte after issue

April 20, 2025

Two Charlotte-Florida-related American Airlines flights suffered issues on Sunday. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — An American Airlines flight headed for Philadelphia was diverted to Charlotte on Sunday due to a possible maintenance issue, airline officials said. Flight 2227, which was traveling from Palm Beach, Florida, landed safely at the Charlotte airport around 4:30 p.m.…