Charlotte Airport Workers Strike

ABM and Prospect Airport Services employees who clean airplanes, remove trash, and assist passengers needing wheelchairs at Charlotte Douglas International Airport launched a strike early Monday morning.

The workers cast ballots Friday to authorize the strike, which was expected to last 24 hours. They’re demanding “an end to poverty wages and respect on the job during the holiday travel season.” Most of the employees earn between $12.50 and $19 an hour.

According to AAA, over 2 million North Carolinians were expected to travel for the holiday, setting a new state record.

About 1 million travelers were expected to pass through Charlotte Douglas International Airport between Thursday and Monday, compared to around 400,000 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

If you’re traveling via car, be sure to buckle up. The N.C. State Highway Patrol kicked off its annual Click It or Ticket campaign, which charges violators with fines and fees of up to $187.

Budd Named Vice Chair of NRSC

North Carolina’s U.S. Sen. Tedd Budd has been named vice chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which works to elect Republicans to the U.S. Senate on Capitol Hill.

In 2026, 20 Republicans will be up for reelection, including North Carolina’s senior U.S. Senator, Thom Tillis.

Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will chair the NRSC. Budd will serve alongside additional vice chairs Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Katie Britt of Alabama, and Pete Ricketts of Nebraska. Sen.-elect Jim Banks of Indiana will also serve as a vice chair.

Budd posted that Republicans are “unified to advance President @realDonaldTrump’s agenda” and “grow our majority in 2026,” as they take control of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate in January.

Open Thanksgiving Day: Stores and Restaurants

If you need to pick up a few Thanksgiving groceries Thursday morning, here’s a list of stores that will be open (and closed).

Costco will not be open Thanksgiving Day, but if you’re shopping there today or tomorrow, check out this analysis of Costco Thanksgiving pies—from worst to best.

Charlotte shoppers can save a few bucks at one of these stores, which are considered the cheapest places to shop for Thanksgiving groceries in the area.

Cooking isn’t for everyone! If you decide to scrap it and eat out for Thanksgiving, check out this list of restaurants that will be open.

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➤ Statewide: As of Monday morning, 60 of North Carolina’s 100 counties had completed recounts in the state Supreme Court race. Democrat Allison Riggs remained ahead by 655 votes over Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin. (More)

➤ Brunswick County: A portion of N.C. 133/River Road will be closed until September due to pipe reinforcement work. (See Details)

➤ Henderson County: The new 69-acre Bell Park has opened and includes 1.8 miles of walking trails and an observation deck next to a waterfall. (See Photos)

➤ Hatteras Island: The first-ever Hatteras Island Museums Open House Extravaganza is Wednesday and invites public exploration of Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum. (See Details)

➤ Edenton: The town will transfer ownership of its Confederate monument to Chowan County and move the statue to the county courthouse green. (More)

➤ Charlotte: Eater Carolina rounded up a list of the 10 Best Charlotte Restaurants With Comforting Vibes. Among the winners were Ever Andola, The Goodyear House, and Billy Sunday. (See List)

➤ Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders avoided a serious injury after being carted off and taken to a local hospital with a neck injury on Sunday. (More)

➤ No. 11 Duke basketball will face off against No. 1 Kansas at 8 PM ET in Las Vegas tonight. (More)

➤ Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams will likely miss the rest of the NBA season with a serious knee injury. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW 

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➤ The Carolina Hurricanes’ plan to spend $ 1 billion on redeveloping the land around the Lenovo Center has spawned plans for a mix of public and private projects that could include a new hockey-basketball arena. (More)

➤ Wake Forest and Cary ranked as top suburban destinations based on search data from moveBuddha and annual job growth over the 1.55% national average. (See Details)

➤ Bull City Ciderworks of Wilmington will temporarily close its cider taproom to rebrand as Tides Beverage Company, which will serve more beers, hard seltzers, lemonades, and teas. (More)

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➤ Western North Carolina churches are working to collect more than 139,000 shoebox gifts as part of Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child. (More)

➤ A series of images were published showing North Carolina NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. racing the iconic No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet at the 2024 South Carolina 400. (See Photos)

➤ North Carolina’s five best lakeside towns, according to WorldAtlas, include Blowing Rock, Davidson, Cashiers, Banner Elk, and Sylva. (See Details)

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What’s your favorite Thanksgiving pie?

1. Pumpkin
2. Apple
3. Pecan
4. Sweet Potato
5. Derby
6. Cherry
7. Other

Yesterday’s Results:

Are you flying somewhere for Thanksgiving this week?

1. Nope, staying put: 41.5%
2. I’m traveling, but by car: 24.1%
3. Yes—hoping all goes well: 17.6%
4. Still trying to decide: 16.8%

What three Carolina Hurricanes players’ numbers have been retired?

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