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A man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning after a standoff with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office, the sheriff's office confirmed. Deputies first responded to a home at Rifle Range Road around 8:40 p.m. on Monday after a report that person was threatening suicide at the home. When deputies arrived, they found an armed man, who wouldn't speak with deputies and threatened taking his own life, CCSO said. If you or a loved one are facing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, there is help readily available. You can call Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat with them online. There are also resources in North Carolina available here and in South Carolina available here.LATEST UPDATES: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/man-shot-killed-deputies-standoff-newton/275-2c2f673e-1397-4eab-98dc-bc3840f95aa8WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Several fire departments rushed to a home on Steeple Chase Circle in Weddington in response to reports of a home explosion and house fire on Sunday morning, according to fire officials.The Union County Sheriff's Office said the explosion just before 9 a.m. was felt countywide.Two people were inside the home at the time of the explosion. One man was flown to Wake Forest Baptist Burn Center in critical condition and a woman who was in the home was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/several-fire-departments-respond-reported-home-explosion-fire-union-county/275-f1003932-85ff-4e74-882b-2d0617d364dfWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is launching a three-phase initiative called “At Home in CMS” to get more affordable housing for educators.The district announced on Thursday it will help teachers get into existing housing and it will build a future rental community solely for educators. "By investing in housing for our teachers, we’re also investing in the future success of our students," Crystal Hill, superintendent of CMS, said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/cms-multi-phase-affordable-housing-initiative-educators/275-c6503a4a-ca93-4f85-8fa8-be40832b8fb9 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A former Charlotte coach has been accused of an inappropriate relationship with one of his student-athletes, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced late Wednesday night.Matthew Elliott, 39, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a female student who was on his cross country team at Charlotte Country Day School.The victim told investigators Elliott flirted with her and made numerous advances, according to CMPD. Investigators determined the two had had an inappropriate relationship.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/charlotte-coach-arrested-relationship-student-athlete/275-d6a08e34-7798-4e1e-8750-e719c92fc8ab WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) hosted the first of two public meetings on Tuesday to discuss improvements to the Blue Line light rail. CATS shared long-awaited design updates for a new Blue Line station during the meeting.A second meeting is scheduled for Wednesday at noon.The new train station stop will be located next to Publix on South Boulevard, between the New Bern and the East/West Boulevard station stops.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southend/cats-discuss-blue-line-improvements-meetings/275-b731bc72-a8ea-42d2-a0e3-5470251ae27d WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Cabarrus County Commissioners are asking "where's the money" as funding for a new elementary school continues to sit in limbo. County leaders have already approved the money, but they're still waiting for approval from the state. Tuesday's meeting will have a big impact on what happens next.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is alerting residents in south Charlotte about a series of armed robberies targeting Latino areas.Officer Claudio Jimenez spoke in a video on CMPD's Spanish Facebook page about the incidents. Jimenez is a Latino outreach specialist with the department. His Spanish-language video was translated by WCNC Charlotte.He said armed juvenile suspects have robbed multiple people in Hispanic neighborhoods in south Charlotte, particularly around liquor stores. The robberies have happened near the intersection of Old Pineville Road and Archdale Drive and on Nations Ford Road.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/hispanic-areas-targeted-armed-juvenile-robberies/275-7441297e-2f09-46c2-b9bd-ca9ed76ec92cWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A Davidson College employee who was charged with secret peeping earlier this month could have secretly recorded dozens of women going back as far as 15 years, Mooresville detectives said. "It's kind of crazy, I don't even know what to say," said a student at Davidson College.Jeremy Michael Whitworth was arrested on Nov. 2. Davidson College confirmed that Whitworth was an employee in the school's facilities department. Mooresville police said Whitworth is an electrician by trade and has done side work in people's homes for years. Detectives said they found multiple hard drives in Whitworth's attic containing footage that goes back to at least 2018. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/secret-peeping-arrest-information/275-2aed1276-e28d-4c66-8a2b-75676a225fbaWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina Democrats say they have broken the Republican supermajority in the state legislature after the 2024 election cycle, and therefore, the GOP's ability to override the governor's veto without cross-party collaboration.This supermajority allowed the party to pass conservative legislation, like tighter abortion restrictions, without support from Gov. Cooper. However, many of these close-call races that flip state House of Representative seats from red to blue are headed for a recount.The General Assembly has 170 seats in total: 120 of them in the House of Representatives and 50 of them in the Senate. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/nc-legislature-2024-election-update-democrats-republicans/275-fa3c2ca9-2a47-4e8d-b7ba-27e99d0b55bd WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Former President Donald Trump will serve a second term in the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. The Associated Press projected a win for Trump early Wednesday morning, closing the chapter on a tumultuous and unpredictable presidential race that included two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction for the former president.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/donald-trump-wins-presidency-2nd-time/507-35dbf54f-3bf3-4515-9a52-8e01085456baWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As of 5 a.m., Republican Donald Trump has won Pennsylvania, Georgia and North Carolina, capturing three of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds and coming within a few electoral votes of winning the presidency.Republicans reclaimed control of the Senate, picking up seats in West Virginia and Ohio. Top House races are focused in New York and California, where Democrats are trying to claw back some of the 10 or so seats where Republicans have made surprising gains in recent years.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/live-updates-election-day-blog-results/507-56a87905-d8d5-4483-a817-ad2443cbd914

The Associated Press has called North Carolina for former president Donald Trump in his 2024 bid to return to the White House. He now has the Tar Heel State's 16 electoral votes. WCNC Charlotte discusses the latest as of 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

WCNC Charlotte continues to track the latest results in the 2024 election, from local races up to the presidency. Anchors Colin Mayfield and Vanessa Ruffes discuss what's new now with Chelsea Kaufman, a political science professor at Wingate University. More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

The Associated Press has called the North Carolina gubernatorial race for the 2024 election. Josh Stein, a Democrat and current Attorney General for the Tar Heel State, is projected to win the office. Mark Robinson, a Republican and the current lieutenant governor, has conceded. WCNC Charlotte chats about the race with Wingate University political science professor Chelsea Kaufman about this race and what's next for North Carolina. More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

WCNC Charlotte continues to track the latest results from across the Carolinas for the 2024 election. Anchors Colin Mayfield and Vanessa Ruffes discuss where things stand now with Chelsea Kaufman, a professor of political science at Wingate University. More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

WCNC Charlotte is your headquarters for Decision 2024. In this episode, we hear from Chelsea Kaufman, a political science professor at Wingate University, who discusses how election workers are ensuring the process is fair and secure. More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

Election Day 2024 arrived Tuesday — with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. Those include record numbers in Georgia, North Carolina and other battleground states that could decide the winner.As of Monday, Associated Press tracking of advance voting nationwide showed roughly 82 million ballots already cast — slightly more than half the total number of votes in the presidential election four years earlier. That's driven partly by Republican voters, who were casting early ballots at a higher rate than in recent previous elections after a campaign by former President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee to counter the Democrats' longstanding advantage in the early vote.Despite long lines in some places and a few hiccups that are common to all elections, early in-person and mail voting proceeded without any major problems. That included in the parts of western North Carolina hammered last month by Hurricane Helene. State and local election officials, benefiting from changes made by the Republican-controlled legislature, pulled off a herculean effort to ensure residents could cast their ballots as they dealt with power outages, lack of water and washed out roads.By the time early voting in North Carolina had ended on Saturday, over 4.4 million voters — or nearly 57% of all registered voters in the state — had cast their ballots. As of Monday, turnout in the 25 western counties affected by the hurricane was even stronger at 59% of registered voters, state election board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell said.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/election-day-2024/507-257e0aeb-b6f4-4fc3-b33b-061213a363e6More election news: https://www.wcnc.com/elections WCNC Charlotte is the place for everything you need to know before and after you cast your vote. Tune in starting at 7 p.m. on WCNC+, where WCNC Charlotte will be streaming live as results come in. You can find it by searching for WCNC+ on your Apple TV, Fire TV, or Roku.

Election Day is one day away, and the race for the White House remains in dead heat.Not only is North Carolina a pivotal swing state, but Mecklenburg County in particular will play an important role on Tuesday. We're breaking down why the county and voter turnout matter so much to the presidential race.MORE ELECTIONS NEWS: https://www.wcnc.com/electionsWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

This weekend, it's an all-out blitz from the presidential candidates as they fight for the pivotal swing state of North Carolina. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will be in the Charlotte area on Saturday. Trump will hold a rally in Gastonia at noon, and Harris will be in Charlotte later that day with special guests including Jon Bon Jovi and Khalid. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/kamala-harris-campaing-rally-charlotte-bon-jovi-khalid-concert-donald-trump-gastonia-2024-election-early-voting/275-695f512f-4c02-4c9d-a959-6fdf26861007WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

More books could be on the chopping block in South Carolina schools. Thursday night, an advisory committee to the Board of Education is expected to review 11 books currently in school libraries. Some of the books on this list include those typically taught in the curriculum, like "To Kill a Mockingbird."WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

In the last full week before the election, candidates are making one last push for votes.Wednesday will be an all-out blitz across the pivotal swing state of North Carolina. Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign in Raleigh, former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Rocky Mount. Additionally, Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, will hold an event in Matthews before heading to Greensboro and Asheville. Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will campaign in Charlotte for Trump.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/harris-walz-north-carolina-election-events/275-ba577b97-b827-4e5a-9b67-46dcdcea999fWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

We are officially one week away from Election Day, and Tuesday marks the last day to request an absentee ballot in North Carolina.Over a third of North Carolina's registered voters have already cast ballots in the 2024 election, according to the state's board of election.Approximately 2,821,000 ballots had been cast through Sunday, according to North Carolina state data. That accounts for about 36% of the state's eligible approximately 7,793,000 registered voters.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/early-voting-north-carolina-south-carolina-data/275-7d0ea575-2c25-4fbf-9b6c-8205150b12fe WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Thousands met at the Bank of America Stadium on Saturday for the Concert for Carolina. The country music event was put on to raise money and awareness for those impacted in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. The concert saw artists like Luke Combs, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, and many others take the stage for the cause.Concertgoers told WCNC Charlotte they were excited to come out and enjoy the concert. With all proceeds going to those affected, people said they were even more excited to get to do their part. Over $24.5 million has been raised, and the online auction is still going at concertforcarolina.com.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/concert-for-carolina-helene-relief-10-26-2024/275-b54419f2-22b8-4664-890b-9f3b79bdabdfWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Former President Barack Obama and Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance will be in Charlotte Friday for campaign events. It comes as recent polls show North Carolina as a dead heat in the 2024 election. Richard DeVayne joins us from Union County, where Vance is scheduled to host a town hall Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Obama will rally Kamala Harris supporters in Uptown Charlotte during an event encouraging early voting. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/jd-vance-monroe-nc-town-hall/275-f4d33edf-382d-41d4-9e65-f1ce2daecc97We also have the latest on a shooting in Uptown Charlotte that left one person fighting for their life in the hospital, the biggest headlines from across the Carolinas and Larry Sprinkle takes a look at the weekend forecast for the Charlotte area. Plus, Ben Thompson connects the dots on why experts say college freshman enrollment saw its first drop since 2020. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

It's been nearly a month since Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina. Thursday brings a much-needed return to normalcy for many families, though, as thousands of kids return to school in Watauga County. Schools have been closed for weeks after the destruction of Helene on western Carolina, and one of the many problems with getting schools back open was roads that are impassable or washed away.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/watauga-county-students-return-school-hurricane-helene/275-351b6d22-8333-4088-9a27-f66d5aaf460aWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Three people were killed in a deadly shooting in Catawba County on Tuesday.The shooting happened on PJ McRee Road around 7:42 p.m., according to the Maiden Police Department. Three adults were found dead at the home. A juvenile was found unhurt at the home.Maiden Police learned that the suspect had driven away from the scene after the shootings, and officers received information about the suspect's location within an hour from the first call to police. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/3-dead-in-catawba-county-homicide/275-dbd629e1-314f-4c71-a8e9-c96510f585f9WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Charlotte city leaders are pumping the brakes on a controversial development that would bring hundreds of homes to the Elizabeth neighborhood. The plan is to bring more apartments to the area on Central Avenue and Piedmont Street, but many surrounding homeowners are against the project. Leaders wanted more input from the community from the developers of the project. The zoning committee will vote on the measure at a later date. Richard DeVayne has the latest update: READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/markets/real-estate/charlotte-city-leaders-elizabeth-neighborhood-apartment-proposal-voting/275-62bbfe54-63a4-48b5-b908-e1a86f89ea55Plus, we're looking at the biggest headlines from across the Carolinas and Larry Sprinkle has your complete Tuesday forecast on WCNC Charlotte To Go. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Monday marks 15 days until Election Day, and the beginning of early voting for South Carolina. It is too late to register to vote in the 2024 General Election in South Carolina, as state law requires residents must register at least 30 days prior to the election.Here is what you need to know if you’re planning to vote: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/election-day-2024-what-to-know-before-you-go-to-the-polls-southcarolina-scvotes-november5/101-bd57b4f3-a42a-419d-a4b4-72a1e663e6bbWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

This marks the latest in a series of serious fires sparked in the Charlotte area this week.

WCNC Charlotte rounded up some helpful resources for people that can assist in finding your nearest early voting location ahead of the 2024 General Election. In-person, early voting begins in North Carolina on Thursday, Oct. 17. It doesn't start in South Carolina until Monday, Oct. 21. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/elections/north-carolina-south-carolina-early-voting-sites-locations/275-5068ba93-1716-49fa-809a-540f2a6ae177 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Helene, some mountain towns in western North Carolina are getting back to business, while others are still rebuilding. WCNC Charlotte spoke with the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce about how people can thoughtfully support local businesses this fall. This is a time for tourists to tread lightly. David Jackson, president and CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce, said Helene hit just before the busiest season in the High Country. Local businesses need support this time of year, but it won't be business as usual for those still picking up the pieces. Jackson said to plan ahead -- a day trip may be welcomed, but an overnight stay in the mountains may look different this year. Also on WCNC Charlotte: How you can help people impacted by HeleneWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education rejected a request that would have adopted a display of the Ten Commandments in schools. The display poster would have featured the Ten Commandments and the Bill of Rights.School board member Brian Sloan was behind the proposal. He said the posters would be paid for by private donations, but other school board members worry any lawsuits against the district would have to be fought using the local budget. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/iredell-statesville-school-board-ten-commandments-poster/275-75a78e4c-cbbf-496b-8f72-468557f26660

Charlotte City leaders are set to vote on the future of a plan they hope eases traffic on Interstate 77. It's a story WCNC Charlotte has been following for months.The North Carolina Department of Transportation says the best way to reduce congestion is a toll lane, built by a private developer. But the project comes with the highest price tag in state history.ALSO ON WCNC CHARLOTTE: SHARE THE WARMTH | How you can help people impacted by HeleneWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

What started as a couple of volunteers looking to help western North Carolina in the wake of Helene has now grown into an effort resulting in hundreds of donations and several volunteers strong."Next thing you know, it just turns into a caravan," said Bryan Pierce, one of the organizers.Pierce teamed up with friends like Merissa Jones and Andy Fenstermaker to take supplies to the hardest-hit areas. For Jones, it's personal."I've been crying for two weeks," she said. "I'm going to try not to cry talking to you, but these are my neighbors."Jones was in Hendersonville visiting her mother for her 70th birthday when the storm hit. They were trapped for days without power.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/friends-donation-caravan-charlotte-nc-helene-10-10-2024/275-c7a928c6-3daa-4478-aea8-f77e662ec355WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency promised they are not leaving western North Carolina behind."I want to assure the people of North Carolina that while we watch Hurricane Milton approach the coast of Florida, you can be assured that no resources are going to be taken from North Carolina," Administrator Deanne Criswell said on Wednesday standing alongside North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. "Those that are here on the ground are here to support the efforts that are still needed in the initial recovery."Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/helene-relief-recovery-briefing-north-carolina-governor-roy-cooper/275-f96dac12-fd1a-458e-ae13-45950817a96bWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina lawmakers are expected to pass a multi-million dollar relief bill on Wednesday as the state deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. House Speaker Tim Moore said the $273 million bill will just be a drop in the bucket for the total cost of recovery. In fact, current estimates put damage costs north of $10 billion. Lawmakers are also adding another one day session on Oct. 24 for any additional disaster response needs. MORE HELENE NEWS: https://www.wcnc.com/section/heleneWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina election leaders met Monday to decide how voters will cast their ballots after Helene devastated part of the state.In a unanimous bi-partisan vote, the state Board of Elections approved a list of emergency measures for the hardest hit areas, including allowing affected voters to request and receive absentee ballots in person at their county elections office up until the day before the election and reassigning poll workers where needed to fill staffing gaps.“Today’s actions allow us to move forward, adapt to the circumstances these counties and voters face, and ensure every eligible voter is able to cast their ballot," Karen Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina Board of Elections, said. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/voters-in-communities-devastated-by-helene-helped-by-changes/275-87a3b7f7-936d-45aa-aac0-89320d261270WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper will be back in Western North Carolina on Monday, where he's expected to give an update on recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. His visit comes as the state passes a grim milestone. The storm is now being blamed for 115 deaths in North Carolina alone, as the total death toll climbs to 235. Neighbors in both North Carolina and South Carolina are in dire need of a hand in the wake of Helene. Here's how to help: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/community/red-cross-helene-assistance-donations-9-27-2024/275-e3a7980a-c226-4bc1-851a-4e3274520fe6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Cooper toured Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties during Thursday's trip to Boone. Those counties include some of the hardest-hit areas in the whole state, such as Blowing Rock and Newland. Cooper confirmed that 60 people have died in North Carolina due to Helene but said that number will increase as crews reach more remote areas that have been isolated since the storm. "To wake up one morning and everything that you own be gone is a tragic situation," Cooper said. "This is an unprecedented situation that's going to require an unprecedented response." READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/roy-cooper-tour-storm-damage-ashe-avery-watauga-counties-impacts/275-dc27542c-3b3f-4519-86e7-3e5e8c0d9f4bDonate moneyWCNC Charlotte partnered with the American Red Cross to help gather donations to go to efforts that will help people impacted by Helene. We've launched a special web page where you can either select a monetary amount or enter your own. You can make donations using a credit card or PayPal account.CLICK HERE TO DONATEIf you wish to donate by mail, you can print and fill out a donation form and mail it to:American Red Cross PO Box 37839Boone, IA 50037-0839Donations can also be made via phone at:1-800-435-7669TDD Operator: 1-800-220-4095Samaritan's Purse (Headquartered in Boone)United Way North Carolina Helene Recovery fundraiserSalvation Army Hurricane Helene Relief donation page

The death toll from Hurricane Helene climbed again to 190 confirmed deaths, including at least 94 people in North Carolina. Helene is now the fifth-deadliest hurricane in U.S. history, with more deaths expected as search crews reach isolated areas in the Appalachian Mountains. President Joe Biden flew over toppled trees, twisted metal and towering piles of debris in the normally tourist friendly downtown of Asheville, North Carolina, on Wednesday, as he took a tour by helicopter of Hurricane Helene 's path of destruction. At the same time, Vice President Kamala Harris was getting her own look at the storm's damage in Georgia.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/helene-aftermath-biden-harris-tour-damaged-southeast-us/507-5d14bb2c-63e1-4d70-b903-2aa949b5ef22WCNC Charlotte is hosting a phone bank Thursday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. through 7 p.m. alongside the American Red Cross to accept donations. Call 704-329-3703 to make a donation.Supply driveThe Charlotte Knights and iHeartMedia Charlotte partnered to host a Hurricane Helene supply drive on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Truist Field.Donate moneyWCNC Charlotte partnered with the American Red Cross to help gather donations to go to efforts that will help people impacted by Helene. We've launched a special web page where you can either select a monetary amount or enter your own. You can make donations using a credit card or PayPal account.CLICK HERE TO DONATE

The death toll for Hurricane Helene continues to grow as President Joe Biden plans to visit the Carolinas on Wednesday. The storm is now being blamed for at least 166 deaths in the Southeast. Of those, 49 confirmed deaths were reported in North Carolina with the majority of those being in Buncombe County. Over 600 people are reported missing but it's unclear exactly how many people are unaccounted for because so many areas are still isolated from the outside world. Richard DeVayne joins the show from Boone, where cleanup is underway. The floodwaters have receded but business owners fear it could take years for the local economy to recover from Helene's impacts. Plus, we're sharing ways you can help those impacted by the storm. WCNC Charlotte has partnered with the Red Cross and Operation Airdrop to assist those feeling the impact of Helene. There are approximately 30 helicopters and more than 50 airplanes transporting supplies, and all pilots are volunteers.WCNC Charlotte has partnered with Operation Airdrop for a community-wide donation day on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Donations can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the parking lot of the Walmart near Concord Mills Mall at 5825 Thunder Road NW Concord, NC 28027

At least 133 people were killed by Hurricane Helene, officials in multiple states. Of those, 49 were in North Carolina, with the majority of storm-related deaths being in Buncombe County. On this special episode of WCNC Charlotte To Go, we're following the latest developments as Helene cleanup continues across the Carolinas. Richard DeVayne joins the show live from Boone, where floodwaters have receded but the work is just getting started as folks get a good look at Helene's devastation. Plus, we're updating you on emergency shelters and efforts to deliver food and essential supplies to those impacted by Helene in the High Country. President Joe Biden will visit North Carolina on Wednesday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, NBC News reported on Monday.Biden had said earlier on Monday that the federal government would be with survivors and others in the nation’s southeast affected by Helene “as long as it takes.”He expected to ask Congress for additional money for disaster assistance and intends to travel to North Carolina later this week when his presence wouldn’t divert from live-saving search-and-rescue missions.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/president-biden-helene-north-carolina-storm-damage/275-262f1638-1022-4c86-ac98-f0e6ad778771WCNC Charlotte has partnered with the American Red Cross to help gather donations to go to efforts that will help people impacted by Helene. We've launched a special web page where you can either select a monetary amount or enter your own. You can make donations using a credit card or PayPal account.Click here to donate. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

North Carolina officials pledged to get more water and other supplies to flood-stricken areas by Monday after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast and the death toll from the storm rose to nearly 100.At least 91 people across several states were killed. A North Carolina county that includes the mountain city of Asheville reported 30 people killed.Gov. Roy Cooper predicted the toll would rise as rescuers and other emergency workers reached areas isolated by collapsed roads, failing infrastructure and widespread flooding.FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/hurricane-helene-death-toll-climbing-buncombe-county-asheville-north-carolina/275-e7178fd6-4cf1-46cd-9a2f-f2bedd505f30WCNC Charlotte has partnered with the American Red Cross to help gather donations to go to efforts that will help people impacted by Helene. We've launched a special web page where you can either select a monetary amount or enter your own. You can make donations using a credit card or PayPal account.HOW YOU CAN HELP: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/community/red-cross-helene-assistance-donations-9-27-2024/275-e3a7980a-c226-4bc1-851a-4e3274520fe6WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A cold front brought heavy rain and severe weather to the Charlotte area on Wednesday and the Carolinas are bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Helene starting Thursday evening. Tropical storm watches and warnings are in place, including portions of our viewing area. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Mecklenburg, Union, York, Chester, Gaston, Lincoln, Catawba, Cleveland, Burke, Caldwell and Avery counties. Impacted cities and towns include Banner Elk, Shelby, Lenoir, Morganton, Hickory, Newton, Gastonia, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Chester, Lincolnton, Monroe, Huntersville, Matthews, and Cheraw.Closer to the Charlotte area, rainfall totals will range from 3-6 inches west of I-77 and around 2-4 inches east of the interstate.On top of the wind and rain, the Carolinas are expected to be in the right-front quadrant of Helene, often referred to as the "dirty side". This will lead to a higher-than-average risk of quick spin-up tornadoes. Tropical tornadoes are often very weak but they can still produce impacts.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/weather-aware-helene-impacts-carolinas-charlotte/275-345813de-f66d-41af-9488-7ca23947e080Plus, Ben Thompson connects the dots on why fall is a great time for stargazing and we're recapping the biggest headlines from around the Charlotte area. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted Tuesday on whether to relocate some kids to new schools next year.Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is looking at changes to its assignment policy and updating school attendance boundaries for the 2025-26 school year. The district is still reviewing phase one of this plan. The four projects included in phase one would impact creative and visual arts schools, expand the Montessori program, improve school buildings, and expand the early college program. Here's how the board voted on the projects Tuesday night: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/education/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-board-votes-changes-2025-school-year/275-a0ceec43-33e0-40d7-b8ff-3407e94ab0e5WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Authorities are investigating threats made to several middle and high schools, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed on Monday. A district spokesperson said increased security would be in place Monday at schools that received direct threats. It's unclear if any of these threats were deemed credible. CMS didn't disclose which schools were threatened, and it's unclear if the threats were made by the same person.It comes after threats were made at West Charlotte High School and Hough High School. There was also a bomb threat at Bailey Middle School in Cornelius. Detectives identified a possible suspect in connection with the Bailey and Hough threats in Texas. It's unclear if charges will be brought against that person. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/school-threats-charlotte-meckenburg-schools-middle-high-school-campuses/275-ad555030-545b-4d8b-bba7-f5a8211ac18aWCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A police officer and a suspect were hurt in a shooting after a traffic stop in south Charlotte.The shooting happened near the intersection of Arrowood Road and Nations Ford Road on Sunday around 7:30 p.m., according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Police attempted a traffic stop on a person believed to be involved in an assault with a deadly weapon investigation.The suspect was seen with a gun when officers approached, police said, causing gunfire to be exchanged between officers and the suspect. Police did not say who fired the first gunshot.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/southwest-charlotte-shooting/275-7562c603-c8d3-4b99-8e20-b535981b3f44WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Republican North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is under pressure from members of his own party to drop out of the state’s gubernatorial race, people familiar with the matter told WRAL on Thursday.A spokesman for Robinson's campaign shot down the questions about him dropping out of the race. "It is absolute fiction," Mike Lonergan told WRAL in a text message. The pressure comes as a new CNN report focused on remarks Robinson allegedly made on a pornographic website's message board. Robinson also trails in the polls, with a recent WRAL poll showing Robinson as polling worse than other Republicans in statewide races. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/mark-robinson-under-pressure-drop-out-north-carolina-gubernatorial-race/275-00f8e373-d847-4a92-9b45-81ff2f788bd3WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

A second shooting was reported at a west Charlotte apartment complex just days after a 2-year-old was shot, police said. The shooting happened just after 4 a.m. Tuesday on Evoke Living Lane, just off Wilkinson Boulevard in west Charlotte. It happened at the Evoke Living at Westerly Hills apartment complex. Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said no one was hit in the shooting. Multiple bullet holes were visible in the siding of one of the buildings. The first shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday. CMPD said someone opened fire in the parking lot, hitting multiple apartments. A 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after being shot in the stomach. She remains hospitalized as of Wednesday. Then Thursday morning, Medic responded to a shooting on Babbling Brook Road, about a mile and a half away from the Evoke Living Apartments, and near Harding University High School. One person was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/second-shooting-west-charlotte-apartment-complex-where-toddler-was-shot-cmpd-investigating/275-a1ba65cf-9f06-4557-aaea-9d3947fa4816WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.

Mecklenburg County leaders voted in favor of a proposal to increase the county's sales tax to fund future transit projects. In particular, the money would fund the future Red Line commuter rail line, which the city of Charlotte purchased from Norfolk Southern earlier this month. The future train line is intended to link Uptown Charlotte with the suburban commuters in northern Mecklenburg County, including Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson. County commissioners voted 6-3 in favor of the measure on Tuesday. With Mecklenburg County's approval, the proposal heads to the North Carolina legislature. If approved by the legislature, the sales tax would then be voted on by the public in 2025.The Red Line project included the $91 million purchase of the existing Norfolk Southern tracks between Charlotte and Davidson. The tracks, which the freight railroad calls the O-Line, are part of the 2030 regional transit plan.Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/money/mecklenburg-county-vote-red-line-transit-projects/275-c81a6c51-a9cd-47f3-af2d-c1f2aa642490 WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte. SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.