Charlotte, NC news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Charlotte, NC on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Halloween weekend: 9 things to do Oct. 30-Nov. 1. Also: Charlotte FC and Panthers host Tree Lighting ceremony at Bank of America Stadium; Weekend rain chances decrease as cooler temperatures move into Charlotte region. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs near 75°F and no rain expected.

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Headlines

Charlotte FC and Panthers host Tree Lighting ceremony at Bank of America Stadium.Charlotte FC · Oct 28, 2:10 PM

Weather

Weekend rain chances decrease as cooler temperatures move into Charlotte region.WBTV · Oct 29, 6:14 AM

News & local government

Charlotte City Council extends data center moratorium through 2027.K104.7 · Oct 29, 12:23 PM
Charlotte youth curfew pilot program begins in November with new restrictions.WBTV · Oct 28, 10:39 PM
Charlotte mayor urges voters to support city bond package in election.Charlotte Observer · Oct 29, 1:33 PM

Safety & emergencies

Police seek suspect in robberies at two Charlotte Wells Fargo locations.WCNC · Oct 29, 12:48 PM

Business & new openings

Wood Partners to break ground on 372-unit apartment community in North Charlotte.Morningstar · Oct 29, 3:34 PM

Shopping & deals

Mecklenburg and Union County stores fined for price-scanning errors; check your receipts.Charlotte Observer · Oct 29, 2:34 PM

Sports

Charlotte FC's Liel Abada and Dean Smith named to MLS Team of the Matchday.Charlotte FC · Oct 29, 2:02 PM

Community & volunteering

CATS fare ambassador program begins this week to help Charlotte Area Transit System riders.WBTV · Oct 29, 4:28 PM
CATS provides free transit to all polling locations on Election Day.City of Charlotte (.gov) · Oct 28, 11:30 AM

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