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Starbucks Shuts 250 U.S. Stores, Including Six in Sacramento and Two in Charlotte
business15 days ago

Starbucks Shuts 250 U.S. Stores, Including Six in Sacramento and Two in Charlotte

Starbucks is closing 250 North American stores, including six in the Sacramento area and two in Charlotte, as part of its 'Back to Starbucks' strategy. The closures, announced on September 24, 2026, affect roughly 1% of the company's 18,000 locations. Employees were notified on Thursday, with some stores closing as early as Saturday. The move follows a previous wave of 627 closures in 2025 and has drawn criticism from the Starbucks Workers United union, which calls the plan a betrayal of workers.

via Abridged – PBS KVIE|
#business#charlotte#labor-relations
Three Dead, Including 6-Year-Old, After I-85 Crash in Granville County
local21 days ago

Three Dead, Including 6-Year-Old, After I-85 Crash in Granville County

Three people, including a 6-year-old from Charlotte, were killed when a northbound Toyota Highlander failed to slow at an earlier crash scene on I-85 near the Durham County line, hitting a Providence Fire Department truck blocking the roadway and pushing it into a nearby pickup; a 10-year-old boy was flown to Duke University Hospital with serious injuries. The northbound lanes near Exit 191 were closed for more than six hours as investigators work to determine the cause.

via WRAL|
#charlotte#duke-university-hospital#fatal-crash
WTA Finals head to Charlotte as the tour takes control of its flagship event
sports-business24 days ago

WTA Finals head to Charlotte as the tour takes control of its flagship event

The WTA Finals will relocate to Charlotte, NC for 2027–29, with the tour taking operational ownership from its Saudi-hosted deal, moving its HQ to Charlotte, and shrinking the event to five days to fit NBA scheduling; the first edition has a $10 million prize pool (about $5 million less than the Riyadh edition), and the organization plans to explore a future WTA 500 event in the city after 2029 as part of a broader move to greater control over revenue and production.

via The New York Times|
#charlotte#ownership#saudi-arabia
Six Flags moves HQ from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, citing efficiency and incentives
business1 month ago

Six Flags moves HQ from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, citing efficiency and incentives

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. will relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina to Arlington, Texas, consolidating leadership at Choctaw Stadium to improve efficiency and align with its Texas properties; about 100 of roughly 114 Charlotte staff are expected to move, with some roles not guaranteed, as Arlington offers a stronger incentive package including ongoing grant payments through 2035 and marketing funding. The company will maintain an office in Sandusky, Ohio, and says it remains committed to Carowinds investments despite the move.

via Charlotte Observer|
#arlington-texas#business#charlotte
Hickory Tavern shutters four locations, refocusing on core Charlotte-area spots
business1 month ago

Hickory Tavern shutters four locations, refocusing on core Charlotte-area spots

Hickory Tavern has closed four restaurants—three in the Charlotte area and one in Columbia, SC—as part of a strategic pivot to focus resources on locations with stronger long-term potential. Remaining area locations include North Charlotte, Ballantyne, Indian Trail and Rock Hill, with staff being transferred where possible. The chain is owned by Artistry Restaurants, which acquired Hickory Tavern in early 2025.

via Charlotte Observer|
#artistry-restaurants#business#charlotte
Family sues Charlotte and security firm over fatal Lynx Blue Line stabbing
us-news1 month ago

Family sues Charlotte and security firm over fatal Lynx Blue Line stabbing

The Zarutska family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and security contractor Professional Security Services, alleging systemic security failures on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line that left Iryna Zarutska without a security guard when she was fatally stabbed on Aug. 22, 2025; the suit cites under-staffing (183 guards hired out of a funded 219) and only 11 armed guards, absence of fare barriers, and seeks damages over $25,000 plus punitive damages against PSS (not against Charlotte).

via New York Post|
#charlotte#iryna-zarutska#lynx-blue-line
Family sues Charlotte over understaffed light-rail security after Zarutska stabbing
crime1 month ago

Family sues Charlotte over understaffed light-rail security after Zarutska stabbing

The family of Iryna Zarutska has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the City of Charlotte and security contractor Professional Police Services (PSS), alleging systemic security failures on the Lynx Blue Line that left the system dangerously vulnerable. The suit claims PSS underfunded staffing—charter amendments funded up to 219 personnel for 2025–2026, yet only 183 were employed at the time of Zarutska’s Aug. 22, 2025 stabbing, with just 11 armed guards despite a contract for up to 39 armed personnel—and that fare enforcement and barriers were lacking. The estate seeks more than $25,000 in damages and punitive damages, while the city has not commented on active litigation. The allegations suggest foreseeability of violent crime, though liability has not been determined in court.

via Fox News|
#charlotte#crime#lynx-blue-line
Battle Secures First PFL Victory in Charlotte Split-Decision
mma2 months ago

Battle Secures First PFL Victory in Charlotte Split-Decision

Bryan Battle edged Dalton Rosta by split decision in the PFL Charlotte main event to earn his first PFL win, delivering a hometown showing at Bojangles Coliseum as both fighters fought cautiously and drew boos from the crowd; Battle, who lost his PFL debut earlier in the season, managed to win 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 and improve to 1-1 in PFL, while Rosta pressed early with pressure and takedowns before Battle found the late rounds. The card also featured Simeon Powell defeating Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov by split decision, Aaron Jeffery defeating Josh Silveira by unanimous decision, Lewis McGrillen defeating Brandon Lewis by unanimous decision, and Josh Fremd stopping Jhony Gregory by TKO in the second round.

via MMA Fighting|
#bryan-battle#charlotte#dalton-rosta
Battle Claims Hometown Win Over Rosta in PFL Charlotte
sports2 months ago

Battle Claims Hometown Win Over Rosta in PFL Charlotte

Charlotte native Bryan Battle defeated Dalton Rosta by split decision (29-28 on all judges' scorecards) in the PFL Charlotte main event for his first PFL win. Battle overcame a tense first round and carried the momentum into rounds 2–3, snapping Rosta’s three-fight skid. Battle improves to 13-3 with a strong run (5-1 in his past six), while Rosta drops to three straight losses.

via mmajunkie.usatoday.com|
#bryan-battle#charlotte#dalton-rosta
PFL Charlotte: Night of finishes and decisive wins across the card
sports2 months ago

PFL Charlotte: Night of finishes and decisive wins across the card

Live from PFL Charlotte, a stacked card delivered a mix of finishes and decisions: Lewis McGrillen defeated Brandon Lewis by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28); Josh Fremd stopped Jhony Gregory by TKO in Round 2; Denis Goltsov TKOs Hasan Mezhiev in Round 1; Cheyden Leialoha dominated Robbie Ring for a unanimous decision; Cheyanne Bowers submitted Elora Dana with a rear-naked choke in Round 1; Landry Ward edged Michael Boylan by split decision; Bruno Cappelozza outpointed Valentin Moldavsky by unanimous decision; Jonathan Martin defeated Wilson Lopshire by unanimous decision; Maxwell Djantou Nana finished Eduardo Neves with a body-shot KO in Round 3; Trey Waters stopped Trukon Carson by TKO in Round 1. Broadcast issues briefly affected the early main card.

via MMA Junkie|
#charlotte#fight-night#live-results
Battle vs Rosta headlines PFL Charlotte with a stacked card and notable wins
sports2 months ago

Battle vs Rosta headlines PFL Charlotte with a stacked card and notable wins

At PFL Charlotte, Bryan Battle challenged Dalton Rosta in the main event for his first PFL win after leaving the UFC, with light heavyweights Dovlet Yagshimuradov vs. Simeon Powell also on the main card and several notable prelims. In the undercard, Cheyanne Bowers submitted Elora Dana, Landry Ward took a split decision over Michael Boylan, Bruno Cappelozza defeated Valentin Moldavsky by unanimous decision, Jonathan Martin beat Wilson Lopshire, Maxwell Djantou Nana stopped Eduardo Neves, and Trey Waters won by TKO over Trukon Carson, among other results from the ESPN+ and ESPN telecast.

via MMA Fighting|
#battle#charlotte#mma
Bond Release Hours Before Charlotte Parking-Lot Killing
crime2 months ago

Bond Release Hours Before Charlotte Parking-Lot Killing

David Simpson, 29, a repeat offender, was released from Mecklenburg County Jail on a $10,000 bond just after midnight on an unrelated weapons charge and allegedly killed a man and wounded another in a parking-space dispute at an east Charlotte apartment complex about two hours later; he faces first-degree murder and related charges, with surveillance showing him returning with a bag prior to the shooting; Simpson’s violent-crime history includes a 2013 murder charge and parole in 2020, and his girlfriend is charged as accessory after the fact; a court date is set for Aug. 21.

via Fox News|
#bond#charlotte#crime
Goodell Sees Draft as Step Toward Charlotte Super Bowl Dreams
sports2 months ago

Goodell Sees Draft as Step Toward Charlotte Super Bowl Dreams

Charlotte’s bid to host major NFL events gained momentum as Panthers owner David Tepper playfully urged a future Super Bowl during a fireside chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who praised the city’s growth and suggested the NFL Draft could be a stepping stone to that goal. The event highlighted Bank of America Stadium’s $1.3 billion renovation and a new fan experience center, underscoring Charlotte’s ongoing push to attract marquee NFL events beyond 2030.

via Charlotte Observer|
#charlotte#david-tepper#nfl
Panthers Stadium to get a $1.3B overhaul with 2030 completion
sports2 months ago

Panthers Stadium to get a $1.3B overhaul with 2030 completion

Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium is undergoing a $1.3 billion renovation led by Tepper Sports and Entertainment, with private investment rising to $650 million and city funding matching it for a comprehensive upgrade through 2030. The plan adds exterior and concourse redesigns, the South Lawn Pavilion, new premium spaces and social areas, back-of-house enhancements, bigger videoboards, a 4,400-seat on-site music venue, and expanded fan amenities, all while the stadium remains in use; about 65 workers are on site now and up to 1,500 will be employed daily during peak years.

via Charlotte Observer|
#bank-of-america-stadium#carolina-panthers#charlotte