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The Charlotte City Council is moving forward on appointing nine members to the proposed transit authority, after delaying a vote last week.    

Of the 27-seat authority, seven will be appointed by the council and two by the mayor. These members would oversee fund spending if a 1% sales tax increase passes in November. 

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/charlotte-city-council-transit-authority-appointment-process/275-990f68cc-ab41-4f39-8f76-3105064f368c

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A shooting in north Charlotte left one person dead on Sunday.

The shooting happened in a business on Beatties Ford Road near Sunset Boulevard around 7 p.m. Police say they found a male victim dead at the scene from a gunshot wound.

The victim's name has not been released.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/deadly-shooting-north-charlotte/275-75b1fad0-49c1-4134-8443-85f6f86e6917?tbref=hp

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With early voting just a week away, residents packed Matthews Town Hall on Thursday seeking clarity on a proposed one-cent sales tax increase for transportation projects, as confusion and concerns about the measure persist. Leaders say the forum was put in place to ensure people have the whole story and correct information before November's vote.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/matthews-residents-seek-clarity-on-transit-tax/275-eb00e431-ce75-4604-aa84-6b6e2b40cf4e

Plus, we connect the dots on why doctors say despite rising skepticism, getting your children vaccinated at an early age is the best way to protect them from deadly disease. 

Weather Impact forecast: Cooler and drier air moves in with gust winds. Expect sunny skies in the Charlotte metro with cool temperatures; however, a nor'easter along the Carolina coast is expected to bring rain to the region this weekend with some showers pushing as far inland as I-77. 

FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550

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Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza, paving the way for a pause in the fighting and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Palestinians greeted the news cautiously Thursday as a possible breakthrough in ending the devastating 2-year-old war.

READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/israel-and-hamas-to-free-hostages-and-prisoners-after-agreeing-to-first-phase-of-trumps-peace-plan/616-92791374-e157-43f8-8e2a-211d6e4ffb93

Plus, we connect the dots on why state governors are dipping into their budgets to keep national parks open amid the government shutdown. 

Weather Impact meteorologist Chris Mulcahy has the latest forecast for the Charlotte region and tells us when we can expect our next chance for rain. 

FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/forecast

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Nearly two months after the stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, new data shows which Charlotte light rail stations have a higher concentration of crime.

City Councilman Edwin Peacock, who requested the data in August, received the information Sunday night, showing incidents over the last three years within one-eighth of a mile of light rail stops.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/six-knife-incidents-light-rail-since-2022/275-a2df4f79-f2a8-43df-b80b-a6cc2d7b79f3

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Charlotte City Council members are calling on the North Carolina General Assembly for additional support to address public safety and mental health concerns following the murder of Iryna Zarutska on the light rail system.

The request came during committee meetings Monday, where the safety committee received updates on current mental health services and what law enforcement officials say they need to prevent similar incidents.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/politics/north-carolina-politics/charlotte-leaders-seek-reform-after-stabbing/275-b2de6501-31b7-4cdb-9758-60c2141c8a56

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As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth day, travelers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport say operations are still running smoothly, even as concerns grow over how long that will last.

“We were concerned about it, but I haven’t noticed anything,” said Rick Willoughby, who was traveling with his family Saturday. “It’s all just been business as usual for us, at least at this point.”

Willoughby said his family looked up information online before their flight, bracing for potential disruptions.

Despite the steady flow of passengers, federal employees behind the scenes - including TSA officers and air traffic controllers - are currently working without pay. Nationwide, the Department of Transportation says more than 11,000 FAA employees have been furloughed, including those in safety inspections, maintenance, and training.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-nc-airport-shutdown-impacts-10-4-2025/275-51a9504f-7f1a-479d-8356-eaf821e24b7c 

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It's been over a month since the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light rail, and people are still pushing for more safety initiatives because of what happened to her.

Friday, Charlotte city leaders are expected to announce new security measures for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS). WCNC Charlotte's Richard DeVayne shares how with this next step, leaders hope to improve public safety.

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Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided while on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York, injuring at least one person in what the airline described as a “low-speed collision.”

The wing of an aircraft carrying 32 people getting ready to take off Wednesday night to Roanoke, Virginia, hit the fuselage of an aircraft arriving from Charlotte, North Carolina, with 61 people aboard, according to a statement from Delta.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/delta-jets-have-low-speed-collision-on-the-ground-at-new-yorks-laguardia-injuring-1/616-3102eba5-ea49-41b1-a8bc-4f50a3f9b046

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CATS reduced armed security personnel by at least 40% in recent years and failed to follow competitive bidding practices when expanding a contractor's role, according to a state auditor's report released Tuesday that examined safety failures before a deadly stabbing on the light rail.

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor launched its investigation after the Aug. 22 stabbing death of 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska on the LYNX Blue Line, which gained national attention after surveillance video showed the violent attack.

Read more: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/audit-reveals-drop-in-cats-security-personnel/275-c741726d-1558-4d9c-83b5-6dc5d0f88fca

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