From paychecks to public programs, the government shutdown has impacted millions
Even as President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the government shutdown, experts warned that recovery for federal programs and services won't be immediate."There will be some delay in terms o...
13 Nov 20259min
Charlotte City Council to begin interviews for new transit board
Now that Mecklenburg County voters have approved a sales tax increase to fund decades of transit improvements, Charlotte City Council is moving forward with selecting members for the new Metropolitan ...
12 Nov 20259min
Senate passes spending bill in decisive vote to reopen government, sending it to the House
The Senate officially passed a funding bill Monday night after a decisive final vote, moving one step closer to ending the prolonged government shutdown. The spending package will still need approval ...
11 Nov 20259min
Tentative shutdown deal brings hope, but Charlotte travelers still bracing for turbulence
After more than a month of a partial government shutdown, there’s finally movement in Washington. Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement that would fund the government at its current rate thro...
10 Nov 20256min
Charlotte Douglas among 40 major airports that are impacted by FAA flight cuts
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expected to cut flights by 10% after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and announced it would reduce air traffic at 40 of the country's busiest airpo...
7 Nov 202510min
Is your airport affected by FAA service cuts?
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at 40 busy airports beginning Friday, citing growing fatigue among air traffic controllers who have worked without pay since the gove...
6 Nov 20259min
Mecklenburg County voters approve sales tax increase for transit projects
Mecklenburg County residents voted to approve a one-cent sales tax that would fund transit and road projects. The measure passed with 52% in favor of the tax, Tuesday's election results show. The vote...
5 Nov 202511min
Voters head to the polls in Charlotte for key City Council contests
Tuesday marks Election Day in Charlotte, and voters are heading to the polls to make their voices heard in key local races. Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, and will remain open until 7:30 ...
4 Nov 20258min
