Winter Storm Kills One Person In Matthews After Tree Falls On Truck

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Winter Storm Kills One Person In Matthews After Tree Falls On Truck

One person has now died in the Charlotte area from Winter Storm Diego.

The tragedy occurred yesterday at about 4pm in the afternoon near the intersection of E. John St. and Charles Buckley Way in Matthews when a tree fell on a truck and killed the driver and injured the passenger.

According to Medic, paramedics pronounced the driver deceased on the scene and the passenger was rushed to the hospital with minor injuries.

East John Street was temporarily closed in both directions while emergency crews the incident.

The identity of the person has not yet been released.

Volaris Taking Inaugural Direct Flight Between Charlotte and Guadalajara This Week

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Volaris Taking Inaugural Direct Flight Between Charlotte and Guadalajara This Week

Volaris, the ultra-low-cost Mexican airline operating in Mexico, the United States and Central America, is about to take its inaugural international route from Guadalajara to Charlotte.

Volaris consistently focuses on reaching the destinations sought by its customer base, and increasing connectivity between Mexico and the United States. As a part of this effort, beginning on December 13th, 2018, Volaris customers will be able to fly directly between Charlotte and Guadalajara. In their press release, the company says that Charlotte is recognized for its award-winning museums and lush tropical gardens.

“In the Volaris family, we think about the needs and destinations that our customers most seek. Therefore, we continue to expand point-to-point connectivity at a national and international level, and with this new route we strengthen our presence in the United States,” said Miguel Aguiñiga, Distribution and Market Development Director for Volaris.

The inaugural flight from Guadalajara International to Charlotte Douglas arrives at 6:02 p.m. and departs at 7:42 p.m. on Thursday, December 13.

Tickets are on sale at promotional rates thanks to the advance purchase and the “Clean Rate” scheme, where Clients only pay for the services they need. You can now purchase your tickets through the Volaris website at volaris.com.

Charlotte Just Witnessed Its Snowiest December 9th in Recorded History

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Charlotte Just Witnessed Its Snowiest December 9th in Recorded History

Winter Storm Diego is now finishing up its attack on the Carolinas, and while it certainly wasn’t as bad as the National Weather Service feared, it did result in downed trees, power outages, vehicle accidents, and a number of broken snowfall records.

Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties saw the most downed trees and accidents due to the high volume of sleet and freezing rain;

 

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So this happened during the ice storm. No one was hurt and the house suffered no damage. Time to Paul bunyan this bad boy. #gettochopping

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Although most of the precipitation in Charlotte was sleet and freezing rain, we still broke a snowfall record.

The Queen City received a total of 2.7 inches of snowfall yesterday, making December 2018 the snowiest December since 1997 (when we received a total of 2.9 inches for the month), and the snowiest December 9th in Charlotte’s history (breaking the previous Dec. 9th record of 0.4 inches back in 1989);

Asheville saw a total of 11.1 inches of snow yesterday, its 3rd highest December snowfall on record and Raleigh received a total of 7 inches, the highest December snowfall total in over 60 years.

The highest snowfall amount in North Carolina was 18.5 inches, recorded in Saluda, NC, about 80 miles west of Charlotte and 30 miles south of Asheville.

 

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Estimate 16″ so far. Temporarily not snowing

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Did you stay safe during Winter Storm Diego?

Governor Cooper Calls A State of Emergency Due To Impending Winter Storm

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Governor Cooper Calls A State of Emergency Due To Impending Winter Storm

Governor Roy Cooper has just called for A State of Emergency for North Carolina ahead of this weekend’s major winter storm.

Yesterday, he called the following press conference and said the following;

“This storm comes at a time of year when North Carolinians are hearing Christmas carols about snow and not actually seeing it,” Cooper said. “But this time, the real thing is headed our way – The winter storm is not a Christmas carol snow, it’s serious.”

According to state officials, the Charlotte region can now expect to see between 6-12 inches of snow/sleet accumulation over the next few days;

In preparation of the storm, the NCDOT has prepared 3,000 staff, 2,400 snow plow trucks, and over 135,000 tons of salt to deploy across our state once the snow starts falling.

North Carolina Emergency Management officials are now urging all residents to: 

Please help spread the word! 

The Mill in South End Is Looking To Become The New Standard For “Heads-Down” Coworking

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The Mill in South End Is Looking To Become The New Standard For “Heads-Down” Coworking

One of Charlotte’s newest co-working establishments is slowly becoming the new model for the growing co-working trend here in the Queen City.

The Mill co-working is setting themselves apart with their “focused ‘heads-down’ atmosphere”. Members have the freedom to focus on their work distraction-free, with cozy smaller spaces, scheduled private rooms, a limited membership, and productivity-driven furnishing and finishes throughout the facility.

The unique space was built into the side of the historic Atherton Mill building in South End, just steps from Not Just Coffee, Luna’s Living Kitchen, Big Ben British Restaurant & Irish Pub, Vin Master, O-Ku Sushi, and Atherton Market.

Members of The Mill enjoy private community events, Enderly Coffee brewed fresh daily, free parking, WiFi, and printing, conference rooms, and plenty of inspiration and collaboration.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics now estimates that by 2020 over 65 million Americans (40% of the workforce) will be freelancers, temps, independent contractors, and start-up entrepreneurs. With traditional office spaces too expensive, and home offices too lonely, co-working spaces like The Mill will continue to fill the new growing demand.

Their limits for both desks and flex membership are almost filled up, so check out the Mill’s website here or follow them on Instagram here if you’re interested in possible joining them.

Amazon Expanding Same-Day Delivery Hours For Last-Minute Charlotte Christmas Shoppers

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Amazon Expanding Same-Day Delivery Hours For Last-Minute Charlotte Christmas Shoppers

Amazon has just announced that their ultra-fast ‘Prime Now‘ delivery service is expanding delivery time for Charlotte residents right up until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 24 – coming to the rescue for last-minute holiday shoppers.

Customers in Charlotte can shop their favorite ugly Christmas sweaters and seasonal décor, in addition to an array of gift options – everything from gifts she’ll love to fun white elephant gifts to last-minute stocking stuffers – even get beer, wine, or liquor delivered right to your door on Christmas eve.

Amazon Prime members can also order thousands of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Markets and have them delivered right to their doors in less than an hour.

Prime Now offers Prime members free two-hour delivery windows for delivery by 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 24 when they order by 9:00 p.m. local time. Through Prime Now, customers receive free two-hour delivery and one-hour delivery for a fee. Prime members can shop on Amazon.com or download the Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices, and receive real-time status updates on their order.

Sir Richard Branson Might Soon Bring High-Speed Rail To Charlotte

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Sir Richard Branson Might Soon Bring High-Speed Rail To Charlotte

Sir Richard Branson might soon help build a new high-speed passenger rail line between Charlotte and Atlanta, transporting commuters at speeds upwards of 125 mph for relatively low fares.

The new line has just been proposed in Virgin Trains USA’s IPO filing with the SEC.

The company is a strategic partnership between Miami-based Brightline Trains and Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group.

“We have had a lot of fun and success creating innovative transport businesses that shake up markets and establish loyal followings. We transformed domestic air travel with Virgin America.  Tens of millions of Americans travel on the railways every day, and we have tried for over a decade to find an opportunity to provide them with that same excellent service experience,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin.  “Brightline is at the forefront of innovation in this market, and the ideal partner for Virgin to work with to alter perceptions and traveling habits across the United States.”

America’s first new major private passenger railroad in over 100 years launched their first service between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach in May of this year, and they’re now working on 2 additional lines between Orlando and Tampa and Las Vegas and southern California.

The partnership with Virgin will help them rapidly expand to a potential 8 new lines, including routes from Houston to Dallas, Atlanta to Charlotte, Chicago to St. Louis, LA to San Diego, Portland to Vancouver, San Antonio to Dallas, Houston to Austin, and Washington DC to Boston, according to their SEC filing;

Brightline’s line between Miami and West Palm Beach currently travels at speeds up to 80 mph, but the new lines between Cocoe and Orlando and Las Vegas and Southern California will reach speeds upwards of 125 mph (201 km/h).

The proposed new line between Atlanta and Charlotte will likely maintain these high speeds, meaning that you might soon be able to inexpensively travel from Charlotte to Atlanta in under 2 hours.

What do you think about a new high-speed rail line between Atlanta and Charlotte? 

NWS Predicting 12+ Inches Of Snow For Charlotte Region – A “Once-In-A-Generation Event”

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NWS Predicting 12+ Inches Of Snow For Charlotte Region – A “Once-In-A-Generation Event”

UPDATE 12/6/2018 12:30pm: 

The National Weather Service has just increased their snowfall predictions for our region. They are now predicting 13″ of snowfall for Charlotte and 16″ of snow for Gastonia between Friday (12/07) and Tuesday (12/11);

Original Article 12/6/2018 6:00am: 

According to a new alert sent out this morning by the National Weather Service, Charlotte could see over 12 inches of snow this weekend during what they term a “once-in-a-generation event”.

This morning they released their updated snowfall prediction map;

They also predict up to .16 inches of solid ice accumulation, with even more expected for Monroe and Rock Hill;

According to the recent alert by the National Weather Service;

“Early estimates continue to place snow amounts between 10 and 20 inches across the mountains, foothills Piedmont northwest of I-85. Local 20+ amounts are possible across higher east facing mountain and foothill locations. Dangerous freezing rain and sleet accumulations in excess of one half an inch continue to be possible with the high totals and therefore impacts between I-85 and I-40 outside of the mountains. Although latest model trends suggest areas closer to I-85 might have the most cause for concern.

The bottom line is that a potentially very dangerous winter storm looms for much of the forecast area this weekend. And as the day shift yesterday put it, this could be a once-in-a-generation event for areas that experience mostly snow and ice. Now is the time to prepare. Finish preparations by Friday as if this storm speeds up Saturday may be too late, especially for the Upstate of SC into northeast GA.”

According to Weather Underground, we’ll likely see the first snowflakes fall Saturday morning between 8am-11am, with the majority of snow falling Saturday night and Sunday night;

It’s now being recommended that Charlotte residents lay down de-icing salt on sidewalks and driveways and prepare for possible power outages and impassable roads before the storm hits.

Follow NC Emergency Management and NCDOT on Facebook and Twitter for the latest storm updates. Real-time weather and road conditions, as well as winter safety tips, can be found on the free ReadyNC mobile app or online at readync.org.

Travelers are urged to go to drivenc.gov for up-to-date roadway conditions. Motorists are reminded NOT to call 911 or the State Highway Patrol Communication Centers for roadway conditions.

Here’s Why Everyone In Charlotte Buys Milk And Bread Before A Snow Storm

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Here’s Why Everyone In Charlotte Buys Milk And Bread Before A Snow Storm

One of the most curious things that happens when snow is predicted in the Charlotte region…people stock up on milk and bread.

Last year, I decided to have some fun with the tradition and fill my Harris Teeter cart with the southern staples – the picture received over 700 likes, 400 shares, and 140 comments:

All joking aside, people really are buying up all the milk and bread yesterday and today in preparation for this weekend’s possible snowstorm:

So why is this happening? Why do southerners love milk sandwiches during snow storms?

Bread makes sense…the CDC even recommends having it on hand for storms, but why milk? Why buy something that will spoil if the storm knocks out power to your fridge?

The Atlantic investigated this phenomenon and discovered that, “buying things that might spoil is an assertion of optimism: It’s “like saying, ‘The storm will be over soon and I won’t be stuck in this situation for long,’” buying perishables may be a simple matter of psychology.

Duke University behavioral economist Dan Ariely believes that it’s a matter of seeing others doing something and feeling the need to join in. “If we go somewhere and we see other people buying those particular things, all of a sudden (we’re) even more interested in those (things),” he noted.

At the end of the day, it seems that many people would rather be too prepared than not enough.

Are you prepared for this weekend’s storm? 

Let us know how much milk and bread you have in the comments below!

The Late Show Discusses Possible Republican Voter Fraud In Charlotte’s 9th District (Video)

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The Late Show Discusses Possible Republican Voter Fraud In Charlotte’s 9th District (Video)

Last night Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’s ‘The Late Show’, spent the majority of his opening monologue discussing the possible voter fraud in North Carolina’s 9th district congressional race.

During the monologue, Colbert lightheartedly addressed the growing controversy surrounding Mark Harris’s narrow victory over Dan McCready, which the bi-partisan NC Board of Elections has now voted twice to not to certify.

The video was uploaded this morning and has already been viewed over 230,000 on Youtube and over 80,000 views on Facebook;

According to newly released court documents, much of the alleged voter fraud stems from North Carolina’s Bladen County for the following reasons:

  • Only 19% of mail-in ballots were sent to Republicans, but 61% of the mail-in ballots voted for the Republican candidate.
  • The same witness was listed on multiple ballot envelopes.
  • Voter claimed that people came to their door offering to fill out and collect their ballots for them.

North Carolina law states that a re-election can be held if the results were proven to be tainted.

We will update our 9th district election results article here as we receive new information.

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