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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PGA Championship bringing financial boom to Charlotte
Tens of thousands of golf fans are in town for this week's PGA Championship in south Charlotte and they were out in full force for the first round on Thursday. Channel 9's Joe Bruno spoke to fans who are enjoying the world-class golf at Quail Hollow Golf Club. 'Oh, it's fantastic, all the different cultures, different people; it is wonderful,' fan Nat Gorham said. RELATED: PGA Championship brings business, spotlight to local suppliers Fans are also praising the course's conditions. 'The course is immaculate. It's great it drains well. The rain doesn't really affect it much,' Reece Dorton said. 'You can't ask for a better golf course to play on.' The large crowds are also bringing in tons of extra cash for local businesses. Back in 2017, the event brought in 100 million dollars of economic impact, according to the CRVA. Tournament officials are hoping to surpass that as the world descends on Charlotte to watch the top golfers at Quail Hollow. Charlotte is counting on those out-of-towners to spend big while here. In 2017, hotel demand was up 50 percent compared to the same period the year before. And AirBnb said at the time, the Friday of the tournament was the biggest night ever in the city for guest arrivals It's a hard ticket to get. Passes will run you a couple of hundred dollars if you don't already have one. But at least, unlike the last PGA Championship, all food and non-alcoholic drinks are included. The PGA Championship follows the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow in 2022. The 200 thousand attendees that year brought in more than 130 million to our economy. Fans hope the Queen City keeps landing big golf events 'It brings more attention,' Dorton said. 'I've been here all my life and I think this brings great attention and economy to the city." Nearly half of the attendees of the Presidents Cup stayed at some point overnight, with more than 145-thousand hotel rooms sold during that 6-day event. Charlotte's figures for the PGA Championship will be released in a couple of months. (WATCH BELOW: Fans, golfers take on PGA Championship practice rounds after Monday's washout)
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dr. Victoria Watlington to host town hall, moderated by Channel 9's Joe Bruno
On Thursday, Council Member Dr. Victoria Watlington will be hosting a town hall that will be open to the entire Charlotte community. It will be called 'The First 100 Days: Reflections and Insights in Intergovernmental Affairs.' County to start $11M Latta Place transformation with new trails, visitors center Channel 9's Joe Bruno will be moderating a panel of community leaders that includes County Commission Chair Mark Jerrell, County Sheriff Garry McFadden, and State Representative Jordan Lopez. It will happen from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center. VIDEO: County to start $11M Latta Place transformation with new trails, visitors center
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘There's only one truth': Family disputes hate crime allegations in Ardrey Kell fight
Family members of the boy involved in last month's Ardrey Kell fight are sharing their side in an exclusive interview with Channel 9′s Joe Bruno. On the same day, police said no hate crime charges would be filed after the fight. Last month, their 15-year-old son got into a fight with a 15-year-old girl at Ardrey Kell High School. 'In any story, there are multiple versions, but there's only one truth,' the boy's mother said. 'The truth is that the story and the narrative that's been communicated broadly is not factual.' The boy's mother and father asked not to be identified but say they wanted to do the interview to dispel 'false narratives' that are circulating in the community. Last month, activists and family members of the female student involved held a press conference alleging she was attacked by their son because she is Muslim. They claimed he used racial slurs. The boy's parents dispute both statements and say witnesses back them up. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family calls for change after fight at local high school 'There were no racial religious ethnic slurs ever exchanged on either side,' the boy's mother said. 'There is no evidence from all of the witnesses that unfortunately were in the vicinity of this classroom fight between two children that was fully instigated by the female student. There was never any racial cultural religious targeting whatsoever.' The parents say this was a classroom fight that was started by the female student. 'We have no hatred and no ill will towards any ethnic group,' the boy's father said. 'We're multi-ethnic ourselves in our household and so we teach our children those same values.' The fight came after 'incessant bullying,' according to the parents. They say their son tried to deescalate the situation and the female student 'chose violence,' resulting in their son having to defend himself. 'We don't condone violence of any sort, but she was the student who harassed our son,' the boy's mom said. 'Our son tried to deescalate. It wasn't until she physically assaulted him that the altercation took the turn that it took.' In last month's press conference, supporters of the female student said she suffered significant injuries to her face. The male student's family says they tried to reach out to the other family involved privately but their efforts were turned down, and following the press conference, they've been harassed and threatened 'We're telling our truth but ultimately the truth will be told in the evidence,' the boy's mom said. 'As this story continues to be shared, we won't have to be the voice of our truth because the evidence will be available to the public to see the truth for themselves.' 'We're dealing with this day by day and are thankful for the support that we've gotten from many people since the incident,' the boy's father said. CMS suspended both students involved in the fight. The district declined to comment on specifics about the incident, citing student privacy. A CMPD statement after the incident implied an FBI investigation. However, the FBI has never confirmed the investigation's existence. The bar is high for hate crime charges and it is rare for a juvenile to be charged with a hate. CMPD sent Channel 9 a statement late Wednesday, saying: 'CMPD detectives assigned to an FBI task force reviewed this case based on the allegation of a hate crime. After investigation, there is currently no evidence to support a criminal charge under N.C.G.S 14-3 (Punishment enhancements for crimes committed with ethnic animosity) or N.C.G.S. 14-401-14 (Ethnic Intimidation). CMPD has confirmed that there is currently no active investigation by the FBI into this matter as there is no evidence to support that the crime occurred due to the victim's religion, race or ethnicity.' (VIDEO: Man's death after fight with transit center security guards deemed justified)
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mecklenburg County commissioners to announce new county manager
Mecklenburg County commissioners will announce their hire for county manager at their meeting Tuesday night, three county officials confirmed to Channel 9 Government Reporter Joe Bruno. The new county manager will replace Dena Diorio, who is retiring effective July 1. Diorio has served as county manager since December 2013. Commissioner Mark Jerrell previously told Channel 9′s Political Beat that the hope was to make the hire by spring so the new county manager can train under Diorio before she officially retires. The county manager is responsible for administration in all departments within the Mecklenburg County government. We could potentially learn the terms of the new manager's contract, including compensation, on Tuesday. The announcement will be made at 6 p.m. >>Channel 9 will have a reporter at the meeting. Watch coverage starting on Eyewitness News at 5. (VIDEO: Mecklenburg County's first woman manager reflects on breaking barriers)
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Pretty crazy': AA flight aborts landing in Charlotte due to plane on runway
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Charlotte had to abort landing because a small plane was still on their runway Friday afternoon. The flight landed safely about 20 minutes later, but passengers on board told Channel 9′s Joe Bruno it was 'weird' and 'freaky.' American Airlines Flight 938 ended up circling in the air after a go-around at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. These incidents are rare, but not abnormal. 'American 938, go around, aircraft still on the runway,' said Air Traffic Control to pilots on board around 1:19 p.m. Friday. Then, the pilot relayed the message to the confused cabin. 'It was pretty crazy, I think more so seeing the reactions of everyone else,' said Maia Hammond, a passenger on the flight. ALSO READ >> Southwest flight, private plane nearly collide at Chicago Midway Airport Channel 9 tracked the flight as one passenger reached out to American Airlines while still in the air. The flight path from shows the plane nearly land at CLT before returning to altitude. 'About 20 minutes of going around in circles, but I will take that over hitting another plane on the runway,' said Dave Paradice, a passenger on the plane. Paradice credited the pilot, saying he did a great job with the maneuver and stayed calm when he told everyone what happened. 'I am looking out the window thinking we are about to touch down in Charlotte, and nope, pilot goes up and makes a big announcement very calm, and he's like, 'Yeah, the runway was supposed to be vacated, of course, but we have to make a change of plan,'' Paradice told Bruno. 'Sounds like a crisis was averted.' SEE MORE >> NTSB: Charlotte flight to Sarasota had to avoid plane on same runway during landing The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to Channel 9 that the AA flight had to avoid a plane on the runway. According to the most recent data from the FAA, about .4% of arriving flights at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in 2023 resulted in a go-around. Channel 9 reached out to American Airlines for a statement, but we are still waiting on an official response. We've asked for more details about the plane that was still on the runway and why it was still there. (VIDEO: 'Something goes wrong': American Airlines flight diverted to Eglin Air Force Base due to flap issue)
