Ashley Mahoney
@ashleymahoney.bsky.social
Today: Axios Charlotte reporter.
📧 Ashley.mahoney@axios.com
📧 Ashley.mahoney@axios.com
✈️ Avelo will add flights from Concord to Chicago and Nashville in February.
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How to get cheap flights out of Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is roughly 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
✈️ Avelo will add flights from Concord to Chicago and Nashville in February.
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✈️ "While there are currently no major impacts to airport operations, travelers should anticipate possible delays and cancellations," per a CLT statement.
❌ There have been 41 cancellations at CLT today as of 9:45am and 26 delays, per FlightAware.
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❌ There have been 41 cancellations at CLT today as of 9:45am and 26 delays, per FlightAware.
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Flight reductions hit Charlotte airport amid government shutdown
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will be one of 40 airports impacted by impending flight reductions across the U.S.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
✈️ "While there are currently no major impacts to airport operations, travelers should anticipate possible delays and cancellations," per a CLT statement.
❌ There have been 41 cancellations at CLT today as of 9:45am and 26 delays, per FlightAware.
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❌ There have been 41 cancellations at CLT today as of 9:45am and 26 delays, per FlightAware.
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Kay Carter has been the Second Harvest of Metrolina CEO for more than 20 years. She has led the organization through the Great Recession, the pandemic, Hurricane Helene and now frozen SNAP funding.
"It's a disaster of a different kind," she says. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
"It's a disaster of a different kind," she says. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
A "disaster of a different kind" — food banks work to meet rising demand amid SNAP suspension
Second Harvest of Metrolina pushes to meet rising demand during delayed SNAP benefits.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Kay Carter has been the Second Harvest of Metrolina CEO for more than 20 years. She has led the organization through the Great Recession, the pandemic, Hurricane Helene and now frozen SNAP funding.
"It's a disaster of a different kind," she says. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
"It's a disaster of a different kind," she says. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🏀 Nationally ranked college basketball teams will descend on Charlotte over the next week with the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational and the returning Ally Tipoff.
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Big‑time college hoops come to Charlotte in November
Duke vs. Texas and USC vs. N.C. State highlight a major week of college basketball at Spectrum Center — and millions in visitor dollars.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🏀 Nationally ranked college basketball teams will descend on Charlotte over the next week with the inaugural Dick Vitale Invitational and the returning Ally Tipoff.
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Mecklenburg County is rolling out $740,000 in emergency food assistance to support county residents who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Mecklenburg County launches emergency food relief amid SNAP delay
With November SNAP benefits delayed for roughly 138,500 residents in Mecklenburg County, local officials are deploying $740,000 in emergency food support.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Mecklenburg County is rolling out $740,000 in emergency food assistance to support county residents who depend on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Bank of America Stadium could host multiple major events in 2031 outside of its regular programing:
🏉 Men's Rugby World Cup
⚽️ FIFA Women's World Cup
🏟️ Charlotte is one of 27 cities officially bidding to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
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🏉 Men's Rugby World Cup
⚽️ FIFA Women's World Cup
🏟️ Charlotte is one of 27 cities officially bidding to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
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Charlotte among 27 cities courting 2031 Rugby World Cup
Charlotte officially enters 2031 Rugby World Cup host race.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Bank of America Stadium could host multiple major events in 2031 outside of its regular programing:
🏉 Men's Rugby World Cup
⚽️ FIFA Women's World Cup
🏟️ Charlotte is one of 27 cities officially bidding to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🏉 Men's Rugby World Cup
⚽️ FIFA Women's World Cup
🏟️ Charlotte is one of 27 cities officially bidding to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🍺 Big Ben Pub will close its Elizabeth on Nov. 2, but owner Neel Gandhi tells Axios he's looking for a new home for the longtime pub.
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Big Ben Pub is closing its doors in Elizabeth
The longtime British pub will close Nov. 2, but the owner says it's not leaving Charlotte for good.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🍺 Big Ben Pub will close its Elizabeth on Nov. 2, but owner Neel Gandhi tells Axios he's looking for a new home for the longtime pub.
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Charlotte FC's biggest summer signing is its fifth highest-paid player, according to Major League Soccer Players Association's latest salary guide. The club signed English defender Harry Toffolo on Aug. 5.
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Charlotte FC's highest-paid players in 2025
Charlotte FC has five players making at least $1 million, according to Major League Soccer Players Association's latest salary guide.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Charlotte FC's biggest summer signing is its fifth highest-paid player, according to Major League Soccer Players Association's latest salary guide. The club signed English defender Harry Toffolo on Aug. 5.
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🏡 Don't expect homes in Charlotte to become more affordable.
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Housing is still unaffordable in Charlotte, despite a supply gain
Charlotte's new housing supply isn't easing affordability pressures for buyers or renters.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🏡 Don't expect homes in Charlotte to become more affordable.
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MLS playoffs are underway, and it's time to see if teams got what they paid for this season.
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Messi makes more than MLS' best regular season team
The Inter Miami star's salary is higher than Philadelphia Union's entire roster — and they finished first during the regular season.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
MLS playoffs are underway, and it's time to see if teams got what they paid for this season.
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When Charlotte FC general manager Zoran Krneta came to Charlotte from London more than five years ago, he stepped into a city with years of soccer history but no Major League Soccer team to rally around.
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Charlotte FC rewrote the city's soccer narrative
A passionate 30K+ average crowd and three straight playoff berths show how Charlotte has embraced its team.
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October 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
When Charlotte FC general manager Zoran Krneta came to Charlotte from London more than five years ago, he stepped into a city with years of soccer history but no Major League Soccer team to rally around.
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Eastland Park, a $12.35 million 4.5-acre park, is the latest layer to break ground at Eastland Yards. Next up: a sports complex.
East Charlotte's long‑awaited sports complex finally kicks off in 2026
Eastland Park has broken ground. Up next: A sports complex.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Eastland Park, a $12.35 million 4.5-acre park, is the latest layer to break ground at Eastland Yards. Next up: a sports complex.
Keep an eye on Kon Knueppel's rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets.
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Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel shares favorite Durham food spots
Kon Knueppel's favorite Durham dish? A spicy surprise.
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October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Keep an eye on Kon Knueppel's rookie season with the Charlotte Hornets.
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🏀 Before the Charlotte Hornets tip off the regular season in the recently renovated Spectrum Center tonight, I caught up with Brandon Miller about what he does off the court. Start your engines.
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Brandon Miller shifts gears off the court with his car collection
Before tip‑off at Spectrum Center, Miller opens up about his Dodge, a Lamborghini and his love of cars.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🏀 Before the Charlotte Hornets tip off the regular season in the recently renovated Spectrum Center tonight, I caught up with Brandon Miller about what he does off the court. Start your engines.
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🍽️ You may have seen some Hollywood heavyweights — from actors to directors and producers — dining at your favorite Charlotte restaurants over the last year.
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Where the "Roofman" team ate while filming in Charlotte
See which local restaurants made the cut for Hollywood stars filming "Roofman" in Charlotte.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🍽️ You may have seen some Hollywood heavyweights — from actors to directors and producers — dining at your favorite Charlotte restaurants over the last year.
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🏀 Spectrum Center’s capacity is now 19,444.
🎤 The Uptown reopens this weekend with a Billie Eilish concert after closing in April for its second round of renovations. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🎤 The Uptown reopens this weekend with a Billie Eilish concert after closing in April for its second round of renovations. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
See inside: Spectrum Center reopens this weekend after a $245M upgrade
The Uptown arena reopens with new bars and more seats after a $245M facelift.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🏀 Spectrum Center’s capacity is now 19,444.
🎤 The Uptown reopens this weekend with a Billie Eilish concert after closing in April for its second round of renovations. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🎤 The Uptown reopens this weekend with a Billie Eilish concert after closing in April for its second round of renovations. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
🏒 @checkershockey.bsky.social return to the ice tonight for their home opener.
🎹 For organist Greazy Keyz, it's another opportunity to help fans make memories, because "every game is someone's first game."
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🎹 For organist Greazy Keyz, it's another opportunity to help fans make memories, because "every game is someone's first game."
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How Greazy Keyz sets the vibe at Charlotte Checkers games
From Taylor Swift to The Beatles, Greazy Keyz's live sets match the fans' energy in real time.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
🏒 @checkershockey.bsky.social return to the ice tonight for their home opener.
🎹 For organist Greazy Keyz, it's another opportunity to help fans make memories, because "every game is someone's first game."
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🎹 For organist Greazy Keyz, it's another opportunity to help fans make memories, because "every game is someone's first game."
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Mike Hill is out as the Charlotte 49ers athletic director effective immediately. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
Charlotte 49ers AD Mike Hill out as program pivots
Charlotte 49ers seek fresh direction in athletics.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Mike Hill is out as the Charlotte 49ers athletic director effective immediately. www.axios.com/local/charlo...
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of several U.S. airports refusing to show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown and resulting travel delays on congressional Democrats.
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Charlotte airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video
Charlotte Douglas International Airport won't show Kristi Noem government shutdown video at TSA checkpoints.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is one of several U.S. airports refusing to show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown and resulting travel delays on congressional Democrats.
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🍗 You'll see more local food options at Spectrum Center this season through a new initiative called the 704 Kitchen near the new Baseline Bar by section 108. Local restaurants will rotate here each month starting with Viva Chicken.
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Spectrum Center upgrades bring local eats to Charlotte Hornets fans
Nearly half of the arena's concessions have changed since last season.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:13 PM
🍗 You'll see more local food options at Spectrum Center this season through a new initiative called the 704 Kitchen near the new Baseline Bar by section 108. Local restaurants will rotate here each month starting with Viva Chicken.
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⚾️ Truist Field hosts everything from minor league baseball games to college games and club college hockey games, plus movies, yoga, a pumpkin patch and a holiday market called Light the Knights.
🍌In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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🍌In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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Banana Ball is coming back to Charlotte in 2026
Fans can catch the Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters in a three-game Banana Ball series at Truist Field next June.
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October 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
⚾️ Truist Field hosts everything from minor league baseball games to college games and club college hockey games, plus movies, yoga, a pumpkin patch and a holiday market called Light the Knights.
🍌In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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🍌In 2026, the Uptown ballpark will host Banana Ball.
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🏀 Charlotte Crown owners were in town to reveal the team's name and head coach today, but they also talked about plans for a 90,000-square-foot facility for the team, plus a roughly 100,000-square-foot facility for the Charlotte Checkers. They own both.
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Women's pro basketball returns to Charlotte with the Crown
Charlotte Crown tips off in 2026.
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October 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🏀 Charlotte Crown owners were in town to reveal the team's name and head coach today, but they also talked about plans for a 90,000-square-foot facility for the team, plus a roughly 100,000-square-foot facility for the Charlotte Checkers. They own both.
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📱When Bryan Kaplan moved to the Charlotte area from Washington, D.C., four years ago, he ran into a problem many transplants experience — how do you make friends in a new city?"
He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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VRV Athletics helps Charlotte adults find friends through sports
VRV Athletics uses sports to turn awkward hellos into lasting friendships in Charlotte.
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October 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📱When Bryan Kaplan moved to the Charlotte area from Washington, D.C., four years ago, he ran into a problem many transplants experience — how do you make friends in a new city?"
He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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He created VRV Athletics, which uses sports to help people connect.
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Charlie Sifford had what Johnny Harris described as a "little edge to him, meaning he could beat you to death if he wanted to gamble for a $1 ... Charlie Sifford was somebody who looked at you, cared about you, but he also loved to beat you."
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Charlotte native and golf icon will be honored with a new statue
Truist Championship will help fund statue of Charlie Sifford on the Trail of History
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October 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Charlie Sifford had what Johnny Harris described as a "little edge to him, meaning he could beat you to death if he wanted to gamble for a $1 ... Charlie Sifford was somebody who looked at you, cared about you, but he also loved to beat you."
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🍦 The Truist Championship will bring familiar faces to Quail Hollow Club in 2026, featuring some of the best golfers in the world, as well as Charlotte businesses — 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery.
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Scoop: Charlotte businesses tee up partnerships for 2026 Truist Championship
Local favorites like 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery will shine at Quail Hollow during the PGA Tour stop.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🍦 The Truist Championship will bring familiar faces to Quail Hollow Club in 2026, featuring some of the best golfers in the world, as well as Charlotte businesses — 704 Shop and Two Scoops Creamery.
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