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Ben Thompson

@bentnews

Anchor, WCNC Charlotte & WCNC+

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Before Charlotte voters get to weigh in on a proposed sales tax increase to support transit expansion, the plan must pass the Republican-led NC General Assembly. @bentnews asked Mayor Vi Lyles about her thoughts on the chances of that happening. wcnc.com/article/money/…

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If North Carolina's General Assembly doesn't approve Charlotte's proposed transit plan in time to get it before voters this year, Mayor Vi Lyles told @bentnews there is a backup plan. wcnc.com/article/money/…

Governor Josh Stein (@nc_governor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am declaring a State of Emergency across North Carolina. We fully expect that the majority of our state will be impacted by winter weather in the coming days. We are activating the State Emergency Response Team -- NC Emergency Management, NCDOT, NC Public Safety, NC Highway Patrol,

Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The most impactful part of this system will be overnight, with black ice forming and this burst of snow early Thursday. This is when temperatures will be in the upper 20s. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc

The most impactful part of this system will be overnight, with black ice forming and this burst of snow early Thursday. This is when temperatures will be in the upper 20s. #cltwx #ncwx #scwx #wcnc
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Meck dems spent $100k on an election night party, and still suffered disappointing voter turnout. #ncpol wcnc.com/article/news/p…

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On Friday, some in Matthews let up on opposition to the transit plan, wildfires break out across the region, and the Carolina Theatre prepares to reopen. Those stories and more with Ryan Pitkin, Ely Portillo, alex sands, and Ben Thompson at 9am on WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte…

On Friday, some in Matthews let up on opposition to the transit plan, wildfires break out across the region, and the Carolina Theatre prepares to reopen. Those stories and more with <a href="/pitkin_ryan/">Ryan Pitkin</a>, <a href="/ESPortillo/">Ely Portillo</a>, <a href="/alexsands_/">alex sands</a>, and <a href="/Bentnews/">Ben Thompson</a> at 9am on <a href="/WFAE/">WFAE</a>. wfae.org/show/charlotte…
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With Tariq Bokhari leaving Charlotte city council for a new role with the Trump administration, Ben ThompsonĀ joins Live Impact News on WCNC+ to discuss the impacts on the Queen City. wcnc.com/article/news/p…

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I adore this man. I marvel at his work ethic, humility, and sense of humor. We’re so lucky he’s sticking around a while longer. wcnc.com/article/about-…

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On Friday, the CMS BOE approves its budget, the latest in the Riggs-Griffin case, reaction to the death of Pope Francis, and Charlotte FC is red hot. Join James Farrell, Joe Bruno, Mary C. Curtis, Steve Harrison, and Ben Thompson at 9am on WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte…

CMPD News (@cmpd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

One year ago, the Charlotte area lost four law enforcement heroes in the line of duty. Ā  While the year has been a long and difficult journey for all those impacted by this tragedy, we are a resilient community. Ā  Together, we will continue to remember and honor the lives and

One year ago, the Charlotte area lost four law enforcement heroes in the line of duty.
Ā 
While the year has been a long and difficult journey for all those impacted by this tragedy, we are a resilient community.
Ā 
Together, we will continue to remember and honor the lives and
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JUST IN: City just sent me the final list of applicants to fill the District 6 seat on Charlotte City Council after Tariq Bokhari left. Public forum on Thursday WCNC Charlotte

JUST IN: City just sent me the final list of applicants to fill the District 6 seat on Charlotte City Council after Tariq Bokhari left. Public forum on Thursday <a href="/wcnc/">WCNC Charlotte</a>
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"It reinforces our reputation as a premier sports city that can host high-profile events," the CRVA CEO Steve Bagwell told Ben Thompson. wcnc.com/article/sports…

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On Friday, the fallout over a reported settlement with the CMPD chief, CMS reacts after ICE detains a man near a school, and the PGA Championship comes to Charlotte. We're joined by James Farrell, Nick Ochsner, alex sands, & Ben Thompson at 9am on WFAE. wfae.org/show/charlotte…

On Friday, the fallout over a reported settlement with the CMPD chief, CMS reacts after ICE detains a man near a school, and the PGA Championship comes to Charlotte. We're joined by <a href="/farrellj329/">James Farrell</a>, <a href="/NickOchsnerWBTV/">Nick Ochsner</a>, <a href="/alexsands_/">alex sands</a>, &amp; <a href="/Bentnews/">Ben Thompson</a> at 9am on <a href="/WFAE/">WFAE</a>. wfae.org/show/charlotte…
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#CLTairport’s newest airline and international route is … @Etihad to Zayed International Airport on a 787-9 Dreamliner! With this milestone, Etihad becomes the first airline from the region to fly directly to Charlotte. Flights will begin May 4, 2026, with 4x weekly service. Tickets are now open for