Charlotte, NC news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026
In Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Early voting starts Oct. 15; CLT airport workers strike. Also: A multi-vehicle crash in south Charlotte killed one person and hospitalized six; Duke Health and CaroMont Health plan to build two new hospitals in the Charlotte area. Weather: Clear and mild today, with highs around 80°F, light winds, and no rain expected.
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- A multi-vehicle crash in south Charlotte killed one person and hospitalized six.WBTV ·
- Duke Health and CaroMont Health plan to build two new hospitals in the Charlotte area.Axios ·
- A North Carolina gas tax pause offers relief; Stein says more is needed on living costs.WCNC ·
News & local government
Safety & emergencies
- CMPD is searching for a missing man in Charlotte; the city has asked the public for help.WCNC ·
- A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was put on administrative leave after an arrest.WBTV ·
Traffic & transport
- The city has scheduled a closure along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.City of Charlotte (.gov) ·
Business & new openings
- Charlotte airport workers launched a 24-hour strike over wages and conditions amid expansion debate.WBTV ·
- Rockpoint picked up its second Charlotte-area industrial park this year.CoStar ·
- A popular self-serve brewery in Charlotte's South End has announced it will close.WBTV ·
Culture & arts
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