Travel nightmare as hundreds of flights delayed at Charlotte airport

Hundreds of flights were delayed at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday, with dozens more being canceled. Making matters worse was that Sunday was predicted to be the busiest travel day of 2024 so far. Richard DeVayne joins the show to give us the latest conditions at Charlotte Douglas and how travelers who felt those delays were holding up. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/travel/charlotte-douglas-international-airport-delays/275-a0f2c6f3-ca99-40d9-9f06-9f293a34bfc7Next, Destiny Richards has the latest on cooling centers in Mecklenburg County. After a scorching weekend that saw temperatures around 100 degrees and a heat index making it feel like 105 or more, several nonprofits are asking for help restocking essential supplies as we move into the hottest days of summer. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/weather-impact/hot-weather-extreme-heat-charlotte-cooling-resources-free-fans-splashpads-homeless-shelters/275-61cfb736-327e-43db-ac88-89de61a95ffdAnd finally, after years of splurging on home renovation projects during the pandemic, many people are using their disposable income on vacations. Ben Thompson connects the dots on why people are getting out of the house and what it means for the economy. WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.