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Charlotte to Host WTA Finals from 2027 as Tour Moves Headquarters — 2dWTA Finals move to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center for 2027-2029 as the tour relocates its headquarters from Florida, faces 2026 losses of $21-23 million, and shortens the event to five days.

Chris Dalton Charlotte stepping up to host the WTA Finals should help grow women's tennis in a major US market.

Iryna Zarutska stabbed to death on Charlotte light rail train — 1dThe video details the stabbing death of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail train over a year ago. She had come to the United States seeking safety only to have her life cut short by a repeat offender rele

Cincinnati rallies twice to earn 3-3 draw with Charlotte — Sep 11, 2026FC Cincinnati and Charlotte FC played to a 3-3 draw, with Denkey scoring twice for Cincinnati and Toklomati delivering a late header for Charlotte after Abada and Biel had put the visitors ahead, as Charlotte extended its unbeaten run to seven games while Cincinnati’s defense struggled. The match was available to stream on Apple TV as part of MLS coverage.

Maya Lindstrom Charlotte's late equalizer shows real fight but they still gave up too many chances early on.

Scott Fowler Marks Decades at Charlotte Observer With 26 APSE Awards — 2dColumnist Scott Fowler has written for The Charlotte Observer since 1994 and earned 26 APSE awards for his sportswriting. He also hosted the Observer podcast 'Carruth,' named Podcast of the Year by Sports Illustrated, created the 'Sports Legends of the Carolinas' series that became a book, and has written non-sports work such as the five-part '9/11/74' series on the 1974 Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 crash.

No. 9 Ole Miss Set for Charlotte Home Opener — Sep 8, 2026No. 9 Ole Miss hosts Charlotte in Oxford for their home opener, with the Rebels looking to rebound after a close-season-opening win and Charlotte aiming to bounce back from a triple-overtime loss to The Citadel. Coach Pete Golding is steering a schedule with multiple ranked opponents while Charlotte has shown offense but must shore up defense to challenge Ole Miss.

Cincinnati Hosts Miami for 129th Victory Bell at TQL Stadium — 1dAnalysts and fans are predicting outcomes for several key college football matchups, including Cincinnati favored to reclaim the Victory Bell against Miami (OH) and Virginia projected by ESPN SP+ to defeat West Virginia at Charlotte, 30-20. Separate prediction features and staff polls cover Virginia Tech vs. Maryland and a Cincinnati-Ohio rivalry game at TQL Stadium, with participants competing for prizes and bragging rights.

Charlotte FC's win streak meets Houston Dynamo's unbeaten run in MLS clash — Sep 4, 2026Charlotte FC hosts Houston Dynamo at Bank of America Stadium on September 5, 2026, with Apple TV as the exclusive broadcast, as both teams seek important conference positioning in MLS. Charlotte arrive in strong form in the East while Houston sit atop the West and have shown consistency, setting up a high-stakes clash.

Rachel Meyers Houston's consistency all season has been underrated nationally. Beating a hot Charlotte side on the road would really put the league on notice.

White Sox recall Schultz as multi-inning reliever, DFA Urquidy — 3dThe Chicago White Sox recalled left-hander Noah Schultz from Triple-A Charlotte to potentially serve as a multi-inning reliever as part of an unconventional pitching plan for the stretch run, with manager Will Venable stressing a flexible, mid-inning usage and ongoing evaluation. The move accompanied a broader pitching reshuffle that included designating Jose Urquidy for assignment and activating Tyler Davis from the bereavement list.

Chris Dalton Schultz could be useful if Venable actually sticks to that flexible bullpen plan instead of overusing him.

U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks — Sep 10, 2026Across the U.S., the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being commemorated with a mix of solemn ceremonies, memorial installations, and community tributes—from NYC firefighters’ memories and Brooklyn memorial artifacts to Charlotte’s Twin Towers pillar display and Maine’s first-responder ceremonies, plus LGBTQ advocacy reflections on the victims and heroes of that day.

Granddaughter of ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Author Takes Exception to Immigration Takedown Moniker — Nov 19, 2025The new immigration sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina, is called “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” And a descendant of the “Charlotte’s Web” author is not happy. Martha White, granddaughter of author E.B. White is speaking…

Charlotte Draft Path Hinges on Hotels, 2030 Renovations — Jul 24, 2026NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Charlotte is “built for a draft” and could host the NFL Draft as it grows into a major global event, with the next two drafts set for Washington, D.C. (2027) and Minneapolis (2028) and Charlotte targeting 2030 as a realistic follow-on opportunity; meanwhile stadium renovations and city development aim to boost “Super Bowl quality” facilities, potentially paving the way for a future Super Bowl in Charlotte.

White Sox Activate Teel, Demote Romo — Sep 4, 2026The White Sox activated Kyle Teel from the injured list and optioned rookie Drew Romo to Triple-A Charlotte, reshaping their catching depth as they push for the AL Central title. Teel’s return, after Romo filled in during his absence, aims to boost offensive production behind the plate for Chicago’s late-season run.

Sam Okafor Teel's bat behind the plate is exactly what this lineup needs down the stretch, glad he's healthy again.

Charlotte storage auction yields 25 pounds cocaineWorld — Aug 8, 2026Several Charlotte-area outlets report that a storage-unit auction buyer found about 25 pounds of cocaine, along with small amounts of methamphetamine and fentanyl, inside the unit and authorities seized the narcotics; no arrests were announced. The stories note cooperation between Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Mint Hill police and highlight potential trafficking charges under North Carolina law.

DHS Launches Major Enforcement Sweep in Charlotte — Nov 16, 2025Federal immigration agents carried out a wave of arrests across Charlotte over the weekend, prompting confusion, fear, and strong pushback from local leaders as the Trump administration launched its latest citywide…

Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Incident In Charlotte — Dec 8, 2025Another day, another headline we’re not supposed to talk about — but somehow, still expected to live with. Late Friday night, another innocent person in Charlotte, North Carolina, was allegedly stabbed by — you guessed…

Charlotte Crime Surge Fuels Fierce Political Clash — Nov 25, 2025A surge in violent crime has thrust Charlotte, North Carolina, into a political firestorm, with Republican leaders hammering Mayor Vi Lyles over what they describe as a widening gap between her public safety message and…

Charlotte Stabbing Suspect’s Family Has Troubling Criminal History — Sep 11, 2025The mentally ill repeat offender charged with killing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina, has a father and brother with their own criminal histories, according to prison records and one of…

Bystanders Tried To Help Charlotte Stabbing Victim In Her Dying Moments — Sep 9, 2025Newly released footage from the murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, N.C. captures the moments when bystanders tried to help her as she bled on the floor of a public train. Passengers gathered around in an…

Dem Mayor Announces Surprise Resignation Months After Reelection — May 7, 2026Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles has announced her resignation as mayor just months after her reelection to a fifth term. Lyles, 73, said Thursday her resignation will be effective June 30. “Serving as Charlotte’s mayor has…

Charlotte on Alert as Federal Immigration Sweep Looms — Nov 14, 2025Charlotte, North Carolina, is bracing for a possible federal immigration crackdown after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents could arrive as early as…

Internal Document Shows Most Arrested in Charlotte Immigration Crackdown Had No Criminal Record — Nov 24, 2025An internal Department of Homeland Security document shows that fewer than one-third of the people arrested by Border Patrol during the Trump administration’s recent immigration enforcement push in Charlotte were…

Ukrainian Refugee Stabbing on Charlotte Train Spurs Trump Warning — Sep 8, 2025President Donald Trump talked about the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a light rail train in Charlotte, calling the alleged perpetrator a “lunatic.” Trump’s words came as he was giving a speech at the Museum…

Kelly Kelly graphic flashes during Tatum Paxley's WWE entrance, fueling return rumors — Sep 7, 2026During Sunday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, a production glitch briefly showed Kelly Kelly’s name on the titantron during Tatum Paxley’s entrance, with WWE correcting the image and offering no return tease. Paxley had debuted on SmackDown on August 7 and teamed with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss in a six-woman match that Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab won, with several outlets noting additional botches or glitches around the segment.

Dana Whitfield WWE's graphics package has been sloppy lately, this is just the latest example of stuff slipping through before showtime.

81 Arrested To Kick Off Aggressive ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Deportation Operation Targeting Illegal Immigrants — Nov 17, 2025The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Operation Charlotte’s Web, launched Saturday to target illegal immigrants with criminal records, has already led to dozens of arrests. The operation “will target the criminal…

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