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Carolina-born Cajun. Government editor for The Charlotte Observer. #ForeverLSU [email protected]
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Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office

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Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office
The petition alleged widespread misconduct, threats and retaliation.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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The measles is going around. Is your child's school protected? I did a ton of data cleaning and analysis to bring you answers, via @charlotteobserver.com. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Measles is spreading: Is your child’s North Carolina school vulnerable?
When the number of vaccinated children drop too low in a school, the risk of infection increases there and in the wider community, experts say.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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SCOOP from @charlotteobserver.com: Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden #ncpol

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Rep. Carla Cunningham, ex-chief deputy file petition to oust Sheriff Garry McFadden
A court filing on Monday accuses McFadden of misconduct, threats and retaliation.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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Dobie was charged with assault on a female, assault on a pregnant woman, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, and three counts of communicating threats, according to records.

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Victim in Charlotte light rail stabbing arrested on unrelated assault charge
Kenyon Dobie, who was in the hospital recovering from the Dec. 5 stabbing, was arrested on Wednesday, according to jail records.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing?

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Why did Charlotte OK $3.4M transit marketing contract after 2nd train stabbing?
The Charlotte City Council approved the contract Monday — just a few days after a second stabbing on the city’s Blue Line light rail.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Honduran man accused of stabbing another man on Charlotte’s light rail Friday had previously been banned from using the train and yelled at a passenger before the stabbing, a prosecutor revealed in a court hearing Monday.

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Light rail suspect in Charlotte yelled at passenger before stabbing, records show
The Honduran man charged with stabbing an injuring a man on Friday aboard a train had previously been banned from the light rail, a prosecutor said.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral

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South Charlotte students surprised their teacher. His tearful reaction went viral
The video of the surprise at Providence High has gotten over 11 million views on TikTok.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Union County NAACP says schools won’t partner. District leaders say that’s a lie

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Union County NAACP says schools won’t partner. District leaders say that’s a lie
Union County NAACP President Archie Hansley made the claims in a news release Monday and also plans to speak at the school board meeting Tuesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, she’s south Charlotte’s new CMS board member

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Cynthia Stone tried retirement. Now, she’s south Charlotte’s new CMS board member
The former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher unseated incumbent Lisa Cline for the District 5 seat on Nov. 4.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Border Patrol caused ‘fear and uncertainty’ in NC foothills city, mayor says

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Border Patrol caused ‘fear and uncertainty’ in NC foothills city, mayor says
“To those who are feeling afraid or uncertain right now: you are not alone,” he wrote. “We see you. We care about you.”
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw over 21,000 student absences every day after Border Patrol arrests started #nced

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CMS saw over 21,000 student absences every day after Border Patrol arrests started
Absences peaked Monday, Nov. 17, with 30,000 students reported out, but remained high as Border Patrol fanned out across Charlotte.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Trump admin official says 1 in 7 CMS students are ‘here illegally.’ Here are the facts #ncpol #nced

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Trump admin official says 1 in 7 CMS students are ‘here illegally.’ Here are the facts
The claim by the deputy White House chief of staff is likely an oversimplification.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Unlike Charlotte, this NC mayor says he’d ‘welcome’ Border Patrol into his city #ncpol

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Unlike Charlotte, this NC mayor says he’d ‘welcome’ Border Patrol into his city
“I would not stop them,” Mayor Robert Burns said. “I would welcome them if there happened to be any violent illegal aliens here.”
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November 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didn’t respond to Border Patrol questions #ncpol

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NC Gov. Josh Stein says White House didn’t respond to Border Patrol questions
Homeland Security says Border Patrol has arrested more than 200 people in Charlotte, agents started detaining people in Raleigh Tuesday too
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November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Numbers reported Monday night that showed 21,000 absences were too low, according to new data obtained by The Charlotte Observer through a records request.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools absences nearly tripled after Border Patrol came to NC
Numbers reported Monday night that showed 21,000 absences were too low, according to new data obtained by The Charlotte Observer through a records request.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Charlotte city leaders plan next steps to address Border Patrol’s NC operation

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Charlotte city leaders plan next steps to address Border Patrol’s NC operation
“We need to show a sense of urgency,” said councilwoman Dimple Ajmera.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Some CMS parents work to keep ‘envelope’ around schools with Border Patrol in NC #nced

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Some CMS parents work to keep ‘envelope’ around schools with Border Patrol in NC
At one school in east Charlotte, parents started a rotation for people to watch for immigration enforcement and Border Patrol activity.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Charlotte nonprofit didn’t have proper records for over $1M in spending, city says

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Charlotte nonprofit didn’t have proper records for over $1M in spending, city says
Charlotte revoked city funding eligibility from the housing nonprofit until it corrects concerns with how it managed a grant.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Number of CMS students identified as homeless is rising. What’s behind the increase?

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Number of CMS students identified as homeless is rising. What’s behind the increase?
The data likely reflects a true increase in homeless youth and better identification practices, experts say
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November 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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U.S. Border Patrol could soon make their way to Charlotte, news reports say

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U.S. Border Patrol could soon make their way to Charlotte, news reports say
CBS News and CNN have reported that border patrol could be making their way to the Queen City for an operation this month.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Snow? In November? In Charlotte?
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Analysis from Mary Ramsey and @caitmcglade.bsky.social for @charlotteobserver.com: The strongest support for Mecklenburg County's sales tax referendum was in NoDa, where 79.4% of voters at precinct 30 voted for the measure. South End and Uptown were also big drivers of support
November 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans? #ncpol

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Charlotte GOP lost big on election night. Is it final nail in coffin for Republicans?
Only one Republican will remain on Charlotte City Council. That district, too, is in danger of flipping in the future.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown

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FAA orders Charlotte airport to reduce flights by 10% in middle of shutdown
“ Our airline partners, including American, will determine and communicate any schedule changes directly to customers,” CLT said.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education is officially nonpartisan, but voters are currently set to oust the only registered Republican on the board.

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Live updates: 2 CMS Board of Education incumbents trail in 2025 election results
Elections on the ballot include Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education districts 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 race.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM