Sycamore brewing

Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden declined to comment on the court petition.

Local News Roundup: Petition seeks McFadden’s removal; Mint Hill teen denied bail in alleged plot; Gov. Stein endorses candidate; Panthers head to playoffs

Sarah Delia

State Rep. Carla Cunningham and others file a petition to remove Sheriff Garry McFadden from office. He responds, calling the allegations false. Meanwhile, Gov. Josh Stein endorses Cunningham’s primary opponent, citing statements she made last year about immigrants. A Mint Hill teen is denied bail in an alleged plot and the Panthers are in the playoffs.

Charlotte Talks

Local News Roundup: Sycamore fallout; McFadden expects CBP to return; Trump comes to NC; Panthers vie for NFC South Lead

Gabe Altieri

Fallout continues after the arrest and rape charge of a Sycamore Brewing co-founder, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden warns Border Patrol may return, President Trump is set to speak Friday in Rocky Mount, and the Panthers face their biggest game of the season.

Business

Can Sycamore Brewing survive?

Marshall Terry

It’s now been a week since Charlotte’s biggest brewery was rocked by the bombshell arrest of its co-owner for alleged child sex crimes. The backlash against Sycamore Brewing has included bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and even the airport pulling their products. For the latest, Morning Edition host Marshall Terry is joined by Ashley Fahey of the Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter for our segment BizWorthy.