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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 3d

We set out to find Charlotte’s true culture. Here’s what our search turned up

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We set out to find Charlotte’s true culture. Here’s what our search turned up

Big banks? NASCAR? Breweries? Losing sports teams? Not quite.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 4d

6 things to know about ‘massive’ data center proposed near Charlotte

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6 things to know about ‘massive’ data center proposed near Charlotte

The center would cover 123 acres and draw up to 600 megawatts of power, but it’s not yet clear what company would use it.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 4d

Election isn’t until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotte’s Cunningham #ncpol

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Election isn’t until 2026, but challengers are lining up for Charlotte’s Cunningham

Candidate filing for 2026 doesn’t officially open for weeks, but multiple Democrats are already announcing plans to run.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 12d

Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing #ncpol

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Watch live: After train stabbing, US House subcommittee has Charlotte hearing

The meeting is set to start at 10 a.m. in the federal courthouse in uptown Charlotte.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 18d

NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Stein’s desk

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NC crime bill with changes to bail and death penalty laws goes to Gov. Stein’s desk

The wide-ranging bill would open the door to restarting executions in North Carolina after ongoing legal challenges are resolved.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 24d

Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing #ncpol

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Congress will have crime hearing in Charlotte this month after light rail stabbing

The hearing is scheduled for a little more than a month after Iryna Zarutska was fatally stabbed on the Blue Line light rail.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 25d

Breaking: Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year #nced

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Queens in Charlotte and Elon universities announce plans to merge next year

The merger is expected to conclude by August 2026.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 26d

Painted Charlie Kirk message on Ardrey Kell High rock under investigation

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Painted Charlie Kirk message on Ardrey Kell High rock under investigation

By the time students returned Monday morning, the message had been painted over.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · 27d

The front page of today's @charlotteobserver.com

Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 11

Charlotte train stabbing weighed on voters’ minds as primary turnout grew #ncpol

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Charlotte train stabbing weighed on voters’ minds as primary turnout grew

The killing left many residents shaken, even as they went about the routine of casting ballots.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 11

For some time, he has claimed he is controlled by that “object,” Brown's mother told the Observer. It started when he got out of prison for armed robbery in 2020. His family noticed a change. He was “standoffish” and talked to himself every so often.

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Mother of man charged in light rail killing prays victim’s family forgives him

She said other parents are also struggling to figure out solutions to mental health problems.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 9

DOT secretary threatens to withhold federal money over Charlotte train stabbing #ncpol

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DOT secretary threatens to withhold federal money over Charlotte train stabbing

Separately, FBI Director Kash Patel said his agency had “been investigating the Charlotte train murder from day one.”

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 8

Fact check: Did Charlotte City Council eat cake in meeting on light rail killing?

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Fact check: Did Charlotte City Council eat cake in meeting on light rail killing?

The break lasted about 10 minutes and was followed by a two-hour discussion of safety on Charlotte’s public transit system..

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 8

Donald Trump reacts to Charlotte light rail stabbing and other ‘horrible killings’

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Donald Trump reacts to Charlotte light rail stabbing and other ‘horrible killings’

Iryna Zarutska, 23, died in Charlotte after being stabbed multiple times in the neck by another passenger riding the light rail.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 8

"The Panthers are like that junky car on blocks in the backyard — everyone takes a turn at trying to fix it up, and a lot of money gets invested in the parts, but it remains an eyesore."

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The Bryce is wrong — again. Will Young and the Panthers ever solve the puzzle?

Bryce Young’s third season opener was as poor as usual, as the QB committed three turnovers in the Panthers’ 26-10 loss to Jacksonville.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Sep 7

Deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte grows political under national spotlight

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Deadly light rail stabbing in Charlotte grows political under national spotlight

The Aug. 22 killing of a Ukranian refugee in South End is drawing attention to crime as President Donald Trump threatens Democrat-led U.S. cities with “war.”

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 30

Alabama kind of getting blown out by FSU 👀

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 30

Probably time to slow down the Arch Manning No. 1 overall pick / Heisman favorite hype train.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 28

Atlanta Journal-Constitution to Quit Print Cold Turkey

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Atlanta Journal-Constitution to Quit Print Cold Turkey

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 27

UNC Charlotte freezes hiring for “non-essential” roles, cuts device stipend

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UNC Charlotte freezes hiring for “non-essential” roles, cuts device stipend

The university said the move is a cost-saving measure amid state and federal funding limbo

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 26

Charlotte leaders demand action after fatal stabbing at light rail station

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 26

The tickets to the sold-out appearance are back on the market after Ticketmaster alerted theater officials to ones bought by “scalpers, bots and other illegitimate sources.”

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150 tickets available again to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson in Charlotte

Tickets to the sold-out talk became available after Ticketmaster canceled ones purchased by scalpers, bots, other “illegitimate sources.”

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 25

Ukrainian woman killed at South End light rail station moved to U.S. to escape war

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Ukrainian woman killed at South End light rail station moved to U.S. to escape war

Iryna Zarutska, 23, was stabbed at the South End light rail station on Camden Road on Friday night. Police arrested a suspect.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 25

Charlotte City Council absences are rising. Which leaders are showing up?

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Charlotte City Council absences are rising. Which leaders are showing up?

The Charlotte Observer analyzed meeting minutes and video recordings for 79 business, zoning, special, strategy and budget meetings since the current term began in December 2023.

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Josh Bergeron @josh.news · Aug 19

Nexstar, which owns Queen City News in Charlotte, announced this morning it's buying Tegna, which owns WCNC.

There's also overlap in the Greensboro, NC market, with WGHP and WFMY.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Enters into Definitive Agreement To Acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 Billion in Accretive Transaction | Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Enhances Nexstar’s Position as a Leading Local Media Company Preserves High-Quality Local Journalism and Diversity of Opinion Strengthens Ability to

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