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About half of riders not paying fares, costing millions each year, CATS says

About half of riders not paying fares, costing millions each year, CATS says

About half of the people riding the light rail and buses in Charlotte are not paying for their rides, according to Brent Cagle, interim CEO for the Charlotte Area Transit System.

April 13, 2026 at 7:43 pm EDT

Investigators look into cause of Burke County house fire

Monroe pediatrician expands program to provide kids with books

Court documents reveal man threatened to kill stranger at Birkdale Village

Hornets to host Heat in postseason play-in game

Patient finds out ‘proactive’ doesn’t mean ‘preventative’ when it comes to what’s covered

Former CDOT crew chief recognized by Red Cross for saving co-worker’s life

South Carolina murder suspect arrested in Union County

Channel 9’s ‘Hornets Playoff Push’ special

FORECAST: Warm-up continues with no rain in sight

1 killed after truck drives over oncoming car in Cleveland County

Woman reportedly assaulted on city bus

Radio voice of Charlotte Hornets weighs in on play-in tournament chances

Radio voice of Charlotte Hornets weighs in on play-in tournament chances

‘Wowed’: Spectrum Center renovations prepare Hornets to host play-in game, leaders say

President of Basketball Operations talks building Hornets as premier franchise

Channel 9’s ‘Hornets Playoff Push’ special Part 7

Hornets player grants $10K scholarships to rising freshmen

Truck bed camping 101

How long does it take to sell a house in 2026

How gas prices have changed in Charlotte in the last week

How gas prices have changed in New Bern in the last week

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Gas prices: Where are the lowest and highest in the U.S.?

Lyme disease: What is it and how to avoid it

Beating the heat wave: 20 ways to keep cool as the weather turns hot

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother charged as adult with murder, sexual abuse

Recall alert: Mercedes-Benz recalls 24K vehicles over issue with drive shaft universal joint

Tax Day 2026: What you need to know as deadline looms

Britney Spears checks into rehab

Recall alert: 271K Chevy Malibus recalled for rearview camera issue

Mule-drawn wagon involved in Boiling Springs crash

Photos: Mick Fleetwood through the years

CHOPPER 9 SKYZOOM: Crews tackle solar panel fire in Ballantyne

Photos: ACM Awards nominees

Photos: NCAA men's basketball championship game

Photos: Artemis II launches to moon

Patient finds out ‘proactive’ doesn’t mean ‘preventative’ when it comes to what’s covered

‘Have some respect’: Homeowner upset with chicken farm next door

‘How do you eat an elephant?’: Channel 9’s free ‘Ask a Debt Expert’ event is on Wednesday

More people rely on Buy Now, Pay Later option for necessities, behind on payments

9 Investigates: Is Ring’s facial recognition a big help or Big Brother?

Mooresville mayor gives explanation for not wearing pants inside town hall, as lawsuits loom

CATS could use AI to track banned riders after safety improvements

Mecklenburg County Sheriff candidates debate in front of primetime audience on Channel 9

‘Facing a problem’: Emails outline CMPD’s battle with street takeovers

Petition to remove Mecklenburg County sheriff dismissed

Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte April 10-12

Rockingham kicks off NASCAR weekend with Thunderfest

Your704 Weekender: Here’s what’s happening in Charlotte April 3-5