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Call leaked in NC Democrats fight over Palestine, Israel + Queen Charlotte statue back at airport

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1. NC Democratic official called colleague ‘Nazi,’ spy in leaked recording, complaint says



A North Carolina Democratic official has filed a complaint with party leadership saying three members used hate speech and made Islamophobic statements about him when he announced a run for a state officer spot.
A North Carolina Democratic official has filed a complaint with party leadership saying three members used hate speech and made Islamophobic statements about him when he announced a run for a state officer spot. Robert Willett The News and Observer

A leaked phone call is the center of a complaint.

A North Carolina Democratic official has filed a complaint with party leadership saying three members used hate speech and made Islamophobic statements about him when he announced a run for a state officer spot.

Lisa Vernon Sparks has more.

2. Queen Charlotte statue returns to Charlotte airport, as lobby expansion accelerates



Charlotte Douglas International Airport unveiled the iconic Queen Charlotte statue Friday in the main front lobby, called the “Queen’s Court.”
Charlotte Douglas International Airport unveiled the iconic Queen Charlotte statue Friday in the main front lobby, called the “Queen’s Court.” Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com

The Queen Charlotte statue made its long-awaited return Friday to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with her majesty looking like she got a face lift before landing at the center of the main lobby with her refreshed look.

The statue was unveiled in the main terminal lobby as part of CLT’s $600 million lobby expansion project.

Catherine Muccigross has the details.

3. Ally Financial says it will save $80 million when slashing 5% of its jobs companywide



Ally Financial is expecting to cut about 5% of its workforce and saving $80 million from the decision.
Ally Financial is expecting to cut about 5% of its workforce and saving $80 million from the decision. Joshua Komer jkomer@charlotteobserver.com

Ally Financial, which has thousands of employees in Charlotte and recently disclosed it was slashing 5% of jobs companywide, now says that move will save the company $80 million.

The savings were cited this week during the Detroit-based company’s call with analysts over the release of its third-quarter earnings report.

Chase Jordan has the story.

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This story was originally published October 20, 2023 at 2:38 PM with the headline "Call leaked in NC Democrats fight over Palestine, Israel + Queen Charlotte statue back at airport."

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