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 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
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, 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."