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The FAA has issued a nationwide ground stop for all U.S. airports following a "communication issue impacting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers," according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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For Veterans Day, WFAE interviewed a dozen area veterans about why they served, and what life was like for them in the military and afterwards. From a Purple Heart veteran whose ship was nearly sunk by a U.S. ally to a woman who founded an organization for other female veterans, these conversations offer new insights into military service and the veterans in our community.
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CHARLOTTE TALKS WITH MIKE COLLINS
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Pat Harrigan campaignOn the local news roundup Democrats close in on even more congressional upsets in North Carolina, a Union County lawmaker plans to introduce legislation to break up Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as the board says it will take a look at how it's been operating, and the Carolina Panthers are on a losing streak, but stay near the top of the division -
Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley has had a storied political career on both local and international stages. In August, he launched Breaking Bread Together, a national movement designed to bridge cultural, religious, and political divides in America. We sit down with Beasley to discuss civility in politics.
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LOCAL NEWS
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A federal judge sentenced Heather Morrow to five months in prison Friday for her role in a protest outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Charlotte office last year. -
North Carolina produces more than 65% of the nation’s sweet potatoes. Despite long-term drought conditions which made for a rocky start to the growing season, officials say the harvest has been successful. -
A cold front is bringing some of the coldest air so far this season across the state. -
Here at WFAE, it should come as no surprise that we think the First Amendment is kind of a big deal. That’s why we’ve created an award honoring First Amendment champions. -
79-year-old Wayne Henderson has made instruments for some of the world's most accomplished guitarists. Hundreds of musicians came to celebrate the famed luthier in Wilkes County following his 1,000th creation. -
Brothers Ryan Stamey and Anthony Brummett — better known as Robyn O'Ladies and Charlotte Douglas — have turned a raunchy Christmas drag show into a beloved holiday hit. -
Natural gas plant zoning narrowly wins approval in Davidson County as opponents raise concerns about land use, emissions, data centers. -
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is adding Alaska Airlines as its ninth domestic airline.Starting June 10, 2027, the carrier will offer daily nonstop flights between Charlotte and Seattle aboard a Boeing 737.
NATION & WORLD
Get behind-the-scenes insight and analysis about what’s happening in local and statewide politics from political reporter Steve Harrison.
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