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Newsletter 11/4: Democrats flip key seats across N.C.

Plus: Podcast on covering Billy Graham, city mulls revival of program to encourage backyard houses, water restrictions end, Nourish Up CEO stepping down

Nov 4, 2026

Demand surges for Charlotte’s backyard housing grants

Considering new round of funding

Nov 4, 2026

EpiCentre’s next stage

Plus: Biggest building permits in October; Padel coming to Brookhill Village; Notable changes in UDO text amendment; Mellow Mushroom to CLT; Gateway Station briefly discussed at council committee meeting; Excelsior Club site sells to developers

Nov 4, 2026

Democrats sweep N.C., flipping House and ousting Republicans

Historic Democratic gains

Nov 4, 2026

She could – and did – do it all

Also remembered: A dedicated church member who helped organized medical mission trips to Haiti; the CFO of the Alcoholic Beverage Control board; a person called one of Charlotte's best kindergarten teachers

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