Cassie Cope
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This museum houses the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ plane. Now it needs to find a new home
The Carolinas Aviation Museum, which houses the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ plane is moving. On Tuesday, the museum will celebrate 10 years since pilot Chesley Sullenberger landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River. → Read More
Former Duke Energy CEO and Charlotte booster Jim Rogers has died
Former Duke Energy chairman and president Jim Rogers has died. He led the Charlotte based utility through mergers that made it the nation’s biggest electric utility. → Read More
Charlotte housing market sees holiday slump as sales continue decline
For the seventh month in a row, the number of homes sold in the Charlotte region decreased compared to last year. → Read More
Tech manufacturing giant confirms HQ move to Charlotte, bringing hundreds of jobs
Honeywell, a Fortune 500 technology company whose products range from airplane cockpit systems to security systems for hospitals, announced it is relocating its headquarters to Charlotte from New Jersey. → Read More
Atrium Health says hacking compromised personal data of more than 2 million people
Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, said billing vendor AccuDoc was hacked, compromising patient information including dates of birth and Social Security numbers. They called the FBI for help. → Read More
Charlotte home sales down six months straight
Charlotte area home sales decreased again in October, by 9.8%, marking six months straight of decline. → Read More
Flu season starts with early deaths, warnings to vaccinate
Two people in North Carolina have already died from the flu. Heath officials are urging people to get vaccinated before the end of October. → Read More
American Airlines plans to add a new Miami-Havana flight
American Airlines plans to end an international nonstop flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Havana, Cuba. The change, if approved, will instead route travelers from Miami International Airport. → Read More
Florence damaged hundreds of SC roads and bridges. When will they be repaired?
When Hurricane Florence hit the Carolinas the flooding aftermath caused transportation officials to close roads and bridges. Once the waters recede, repairs could take months and cost tens of millions of dollars. → Read More
Hurricane Florence rains trigger possible coal-ash spill into lake at Wilmington plant
Duke Energy says rainfall from Hurricane Florence eroded a lined landfill at its Sutton Power Plant, letting stormwater possibly carrying coal ash into the popular fishing spot Sutton Lake in Wilmington. → Read More
Charlotte housing scene confronts stark trends
Home sales in the Charlotte metro region continued to decline in August, a sign that more buyers are having trouble finding houses in a tight market. → Read More
Duke Energy plans to close all of its NC coal plants, including one on Lake Wylie
Duke Energy plans to close its seven North Carolina coal plants. “As we lower our carbon footprint, Duke Energy is increasingly moving away from coal-fired generation,” a spokeswoman said. → Read More
Some Charlotte home prices are falling
More Charlotte home listings saw price cuts in June than a year earlier, indicating that Charlotte’s housing market is shifting "ever-so-slightly in favor of buyers," a Zillow report says. → Read More
Her son was supposed to die 13 years ago. She'll never stop fighting for him.
Jackson Helms has lived longer than expected and gained relief from his severe epilepsy because of cannabidiol, or CBD oil. But The legalization of medical marijuana in North Carolina could help him further. → Read More
Blogger accuses schools of 'radical sex education,' organizes national walkout
National conservative blogger Elizabeth Johnston, who calls herself the "Activist Mommy," is helping organize a national protest against what supporters call "radical, graphic, taxpayer funded, gender-bending sex education." → Read More
328 NC residents have died from flu. Here's what it means for next season.
The severe flu season, which began in October and has about eight weeks left, has had more deaths in North Carolina so far than each year of the past a decade. Eight more deaths were reported on Thursday, bringing the total to 328. → Read More
NC flu deaths rise to the most in at least a decade. Here’s why this season is so bad.
Twelve more people died from the flu in North Carolina, bringing the total deaths to 276 this flu season, according to state statistics released Thursday. → Read More
NC flu deaths hit 200. When will flu season end?
North Carolina flu death totals increased by 27 deaths, hitting 200 according to state statistics released Thursday. → Read More
Allegations of rape, abuse hit NC psychiatric center
Questions surround a Charlotte, NC psychiatric hospital overseen by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and whether it is properly treating and supervising children. → Read More
Charlotte family has been waiting 7.5 years for Cardinal services
Charlotte resident Troy Adams has been waiting for seven and a half years for a special slot that would give him access to more services. → Read More