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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) â Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages.

Charlotte airport workers strike over low wages as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins

LISTEN TO US 80 WAY IN THE TRIANGLE. >> IN TIME IS 602. HERE IN THE WRAL LIVE CENTER. CHRIS LOVINGOOD HERE SHOWING YOU SOME VIDEO THAT WAS RECORDED WITHIN THE PAST 10 MINUTES OF THIS STRIKE UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW AT THE CHARLOTTE DOUGLAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ESSENTIALLY THE UNION SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION ANNOUNCED THIS STRIKE BECAUSE THEY ARE DEMANDING BETTER PAY AND THEY'RE SAYING THEY HAVE UNLIVABLE WAGES. THAT IS WHY THEY ARE PROTESTING THIS SAYING THAT THEY WANT TO, QUOTE, BRING AN END TO POVERTY, WAGES IN RESPECT ON THE JOB DURING THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON. NOW, THESE ARE THE FOLKS WHO ARE IN CHARGE OF CLEANING THE BEACH, THE PLAINS AS WELL AS CLEAN TRASH AND PAT TRANSPORTING 2 PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS AND AT WHAT THEY WERE NOT 100% CERTAIN AS IF THIS IS HAVING AN EFFECT ON RDU. THAT'S WHAT WE HAVE WRAL'S KASEY COFFEE AT RDU RIGHT NOW. KELSEY, ARE YOU SEEING ANY KIND OF LAYS ON THE FLIGHT BOARD THERE? >> KRIS, RIGHT NOW, WE'RE NOT SEEING ANY DELAYS AS WE'LL SHOW YOU THE FLIGHT BOARD RIGHT NOW. ALL FLIGHTS COMING IN FROM CHARLOTTE ARE ON TIME. AND WE'VE SEEN A CONSISTENT AT THE CROWD HERE AT THE AIRPORT. PEOPLE ARE GETTING EXCITED AS THEY'RE HEADED OUT FOR THE HOLIDAYS. IF YOU PLAN TO HEAD TO RDU THIS WEEK, BE SURE TO GET HERE EARLY. NOW WHETHER PEOPLE ARE HITTING THE ROAD OR FLYING THIS WEEK. TRIPLE A IS ANTICIPATING RECORD BREAKING NUMBERS. THEY ESTIMATE OVER 2 MILLION NORTH CAROLINIANS WILL TRAVEL FOR THANKSGIVING. A NEW STATE RECORD. >> CHECK FOR DELAYS. IF YOU'RE TRAVELING NORTH THIS WEEK AS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WILL SEE SNOW AND THANKSGIVING DAY IN PARTICULAR, THAT'S EXPECTED TO BE THE MOST DISRUPTIVE WEATHER FOR TRAVEL. SO WE'RE EXPECTING RAIN HERE IN THE TRIANGLE AND ACROSS THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY. NOW, IF YOU'RE TRAVELING THIS WEEK, BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD OUR WRAL NEWS APP AND CHECK THE WEATHER TAB SO YOU CAN STAY UP TO DATE. GIVE YOURSELF A LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR TRAVELS AND PREPARE FOR SOME POTENTIAL DELAYS. KELSEY COPY WRAL, NEWS

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Charlotte airport service workers start 24-hour strike calling for higher wages

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Pair of cold fronts bring chance for rain through Thanksgiving Day â

Travel impacts through the holiday weekend

 Johnston Co. crash: Woman was half a mile from home when she drove past stop sign at 70 mph, crashed with 6 children in SUV

Car crash in Johnston County on Government Road

Senators took down one Trump Cabinet pick. But the fight over their authority is just beginning

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Man dies after being hit by car on Parkton Road in Hope Mills, authorities say

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An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023, the UN says

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A South Carolina town's entire police force has resigned

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A record-breaking number of more than two million North Carolinians are expected to travel this Thanksgiving, as reported by AAA.

Millions in NC expected to travel this week for Thanksgiving

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A 17-year-old is in stable condition following a shooting on Sauls Street in Wilson, police say.

17-year-old hospitalized after Sauls Street shooting in Wilson

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Ten yards into a scramble, Patrick Mahomes could have easily slid for a first down or simply ducked out of bounds and moved on to the next play.

Instead, the three-time Super Bowl MVP cut back inside and raced another 23 yards up the field, helping to set up Spencer Schrader's 31-yard field goal as time expired as the Chiefs held on to beat the Carolina Panthers 30-27 on Sunday.

Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs win at the buzzer again, topping Panthers 30-27 on Shrader's field goal

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Israel's cabinet unanimously voted to sanction the nation's oldest newspaper, Haaretz, on Sunday citing its critical coverage of the war following the October 7 Hamas attacks and comments by the outlet's publisher calling for sanctions on senior government officials.

Israeli cabinet sanctions country's oldest newspaper over critical coverage and publisher's comments

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The proposed $1-billion development around Raleigh's Lenovo Center and other public and private investments may finally make good on the surrounding area's potential.

Why Hurricanes' redevelopment is the jumpstart West Raleigh has been waiting for

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Juha Jaaska (54) celebrates his goal during the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Chris Mason's parents said he came home from school one day shaking with bruises covering his body.

NC teacher choked and sat on son with unique needs, parents say

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After more than a decade of court battles and legislative jousting over voting rules, North Carolina this month held its first general election under its new voter ID law.

The surprising impact of North Carolina's new voter ID law

The Surprising Impact of North Carolina's New Voter ID Law

Celebrating Appalachian State's win Saturday, just outside the stadium tailgating with fans was retired NFL player Jason Kelce.

Jason Kelce celebrates App State Saturday game win with fans

Jason Kelce at Appalachian State University tailgate

According to State Highway Patrol, one person died in a crash around 3:24 p.m. on North Carolina Highway 87 at Olivia Road near Lillington.


Fort Liberty soldier killed in deadly crash on NC highway in Harnett County

Crash scene at NC Highway 87 and Olivia Road in Harnett County

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The 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade took place on Saturday, featuring floats, school bands, various organizations, entertainment and more.

Photos: 80th Raleigh Christmas Parade

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What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Check out the list of store hours updated for 2024 in case you need to do some last minute shopping.



What's open and closed on Thanksgiving? Grocery and retail hours for 2024

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Andrew Su, a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill undergraduate student, has been charged with two felonies and one misdemeanor for allegedly cloning key fobs.

UNC student cloned key fobs to gain access to prohibited spaces on campus, police say

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Each year, there are a few holiday pop-up bars that take Christmas cheer to a new level. Here is a list of ones in the Raleigh area the check out this holiday season. 

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle 

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Hoping to avoid hours of cooking and piles of dishes on Thanksgiving Day? Check out this list of restaurants that will be open on Thursday, November 28! 



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Rhonda Raney, executive director of InterAct, said there tends to be a slight reprieve from domestic violence incidents during the holiday season. However, that reprieve is short-lived.

Domestic violence & the holidays: How to stay safe, get help

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Tragedy struck in Sampson County as a crash claimed the life of a 19-year-old and left two others seriously injured.

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AAA predicts record Thanksgiving travel amid storms later in the week 

Nate McMillan Foundation gala raises money to support fatherless boys 

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Carolina Hurricanes game to air on FOX 50 Monday

UNC winning streak ends with dud at Boston College

NC State legend hosts annual gala to support boys without fathers

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Israeli ambassador to US says Hezbollah cease-fire deal could come 'within days'

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Should sex abuse evidence set the Menendez brothers free? A judge will decide.

Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed. The government arrests 3

âBusiest Thanksgiving everâ: How the TSA plans to handle record air travel

Thousands of Imran Khan supporters defy tear gas, lockdown and arrest to head to Pakistani capital

Lucky Tree is opening a second location in downtown Raleigh's Moore Square and more news for local foodies!


Foodie News: New coffee spot downtown, Flight Deck opens in Raleigh

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Three headliners announced for Charlotte's 2025 Lovin' Life Music Fest

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Ice cream awards: Two Roosters, Andia's win big in national flavor contest

Indoor plants will warm your heart during winter months. Here's how to get started.

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Downtown Raleigh to offer free two-hour parking for limited time starting Friday

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Fact check: Pelosi says fewer migrants came in under Biden than Trump

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Fact check: Are humans better at counting ballots than machines?

Fact check: No, Elon Musk's Starlink wasn't used to rig the 2024 presidential election for Trump

Fact check: Do North Carolina officials 'keep' children of Helene victims who can't find shelter?

Fact check: Sanders says wages 'are lower today than they were 50 years ago'

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Nov. 21

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CNN wants the North Carolina lieutenant governor's defamation lawsuit against it thrown out

New director of North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation named

Election claims by NC Senate leader are false and could stoke violence, elections chief warns

Former Saint Augustine's track coach, alumni group hold event raising money for university

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Durham Public Schools to begin rotational bus services

School bus driver shortage: Durham parents must drive students to school 1 day per week in December

Charlotte mom says she was met with NDA when trying to talk to charter school principal about daughter's braid being cut off

Grieving mother says simple fix could have saved daughters' lives in tractor-trailer crash

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Amid Supreme Court recount, NC elections board approves plan for reviewing 60,000 contested ballots

Immigration enforcement changes, $463.5M for private-school vouchers now law after NC Senate override

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No. 16 North Carolina beats Villonva 53-36 in Battle4Atlantis semifinals

Murphy, Pancol combine for three TD plays as Duke beats Virginia Tech 31-28

Marchenko ties it late, Monahan gets only goal in shootout as Blue Jackets beat Hurricanes 5-4

Jones accounts for 4 TDs, defense adds two TDs, NC Central swamps Delaware State 52-10

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Western Alamance erases 3-goal deficit to beat Asheboro in 3A boys soccer championship

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Wakefield wins first boys soccer state title with late goal against Marvin Ridge

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President-elect Donald Trump has signaled a shift toward deregulation in climate and environmental policy, nominating former Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. Critics warn this approach could hinder efforts to address intensifying climate challenges and extreme weather events.

Trump's agenda points to deregulation in climate policy

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Laura Hogshead is no longer employed by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. She had held her role as the head of ReBuild NC since late 2018.

North Carolina's hurricane rebuilding director out of a job

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New research reveals that climate change is intensifying Atlantic hurricanes, with significant implications for communities along the East Coast and beyond.

Stronger storms fueled by warming oceans, study shows

Every day on our roads, lives are lost in crashes with tractor trailers that could be preventable. WRAL Investigates why a proven lifesaving device isn't required for trucks in North Carolina



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The promotion for Unleaded 88 runs through the end of November.

Sheetz offers 40-cent discount on Unleaded 88 gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving travel

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House Bill 10 would provide hundreds of millions of dollars to clear a 54,000-student waitlist for the state's Opportunity Scholarship program. The Senate must also vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto for the bill to become law.


NC House votes to override governor's veto, paving way for possible school voucher expansion

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Hyundai, Kia recall over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix problem that can cause loss of power

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Man pleads guilty for stealing Covid relief funds

Highest-ranking Blood gang member in NC used status to get sex, drugs in jail, prosecutor says

No. 1 Blood in North Carolina: Prosecutors say alleged murderer impregnated two Durham jail workers

Family members identify person shot by Durham officer as 16-year-old

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Donald Thompson: Frequent, authentic recognition a cost-effective strategy for employee engagement

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Grace Ueng: Facing the music, feedback as a gift

Interim chief at Wolfspeed poised to make $375K in monthly compensation

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Amazon to invest an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic

Trump chooses Bessent to be treasury secretary, Vought as budget chief, Chavez-DeRemer for Labor

Supreme Court steps into fight over FCC's $8 billion subsidies for internet and phone services

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LIVE NOW: Black Friday sales at Amazon, Target, Macy's, Kohl's, JCPenney (Walmart starts Monday)

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