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Six Flags moves HQ from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, citing efficiency and incentives
business17 hours 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 day 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-news3 days 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
crime4 days 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
mma17 days 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
sports17 days 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
sports18 days 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
sports18 days 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
crime22 days 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
sports1 month 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
sports1 month 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
Charlotte Catholics face Vatican rift as SSPX is declared in schism
religion1 month ago

Charlotte Catholics face Vatican rift as SSPX is declared in schism

The Vatican declared the Society of St. Pius X in schism after four bishops were consecrated without papal approval, a move that reverberates through Charlotte’s Catholic scene—from St. Anthony of Padua in Mount Holly to the Charlotte Latin Mass Community—where people balance loyalty to Rome with a push for traditional liturgy; the Diocese of Charlotte did not comment, and supporters view the action as preserving tradition while others seek reconciliation.

via Charlotte Observer|
#catholic-church#charlotte#religion
Competency ruling delays federal murder case in Charlotte light-rail killing
crime2 months ago

Competency ruling delays federal murder case in Charlotte light-rail killing

A federal judge on Tuesday found 35-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr. incompetent to stand trial in the federal case charging him with killing Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light-rail train, though doctors say restoration is likely; he will remain in federal custody for treatment, with a four-month hospital evaluation and another competency hearing to determine if he can proceed, while he also faces state first-degree murder charges related to the August slaying.

via The Guardian|
#charlotte#crime#federal-case
Charlotte Nears 1 Million as Growth Tests Infrastructure and Patience
local3 months ago

Charlotte Nears 1 Million as Growth Tests Infrastructure and Patience

Charlotte is racing toward 1 million residents, with 20,731 people added between 2024 and 2025—the most of any U.S. metro—bringing the city to about 964,784 and heightening concerns that rapid growth is reviving the crowded, costly conditions it drew people away from. While still cheaper than peer cities, housing affordability is eroding as incomes lag home-price gains (median values rising from about $238k in 2019 to roughly $407k today). Planners are pushing density along transit corridors and pursuing transit upgrades, even as debates over toll lanes and major projects linger after Mecklenburg County approved a 1-cent transportation sales tax.

via Axios|
#charlotte#housing-affordability#infrastructure