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This Fourth of July weekend is expected to set travel records. But Charlotte Douglas is not the only airport in the region that many travelers will be passing through. About half an hour northeast of Charlotte, Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is emerging as an alternative. The airport has more than doubled its monthly passenger totals over the last three years, according to data from the city of Concord. For more, WFAE's Marshall Terry is joined now by the Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia for our segment BizWorthy.
CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Kelly Corrigan WondersIn a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6. -
Kelly Corrigan WondersIn a world flooded by AI — from useless slop to groundbreaking code — what happens to our human imagination? Charlotte Talks presents a special series: "Wired to Create." Hosted by bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan — discover the quiet satisfaction and mental health benefits of making things with your own hands. Charlotte Talks returns on Monday, July 6.
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LOCAL NEWS
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“I would definitely say that the bad seems to be outweighing the good,” said Sound Rivers’ Pamlico-Tar Riverkeeper Katey Zimmerman. “Overall, we're decided that we're not in support of this bill because although it is taking some initial steps to address the impacts of data centers, steps are incomplete and there are some sections in the bill that were included seemingly in order to gain more bipartisan support. So, not exactly aligning with the goals that we would want to see for minimizing data center impacts.” -
The $63 million plan would bring back the velodrome, dog park and other beloved amenities while reshaping the riverfront with wetlands, river cane and floodable gathering spaces. -
The building has been named to Irreplaceable America, the World Monuments Fund list of sites that have influenced the country’s unique history. -
The new state budget bill that passed the legislature with bipartisan support Wednesday would add tolls to four coastal ferry services. Passengers already pay tolls for two of the ferries to Ocracoke Island and the ferry between Southport and Fort Fisher. The final budget bill includes a Senate proposal to charge tolls on all ferries starting in January. -
The ban allows private citizens to sue local government if they permit camping on public property. The legislation allows the creation of dedicated camping areas, as long as they don't impact businesses or residential areas. The bill doesn't provide any funding for dealing with homelessness. -
Charlotte’s Government Center chamber was packed with city officials Wednesday morning for the swearing-in of Rob Harrington as Charlotte’s interim mayor. He is taking over from Mayor Vi Lyles, who resigned partway through her fifth term.
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