Charlotte Daily Local Headlines: Street takeover arrest, Primary Day voting, supplier expo, and blood moon clouds

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Street takeover arrest after officer struck

Police say a driver was arrested after allegedly hitting a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer while officers tried to shut down a street takeover. Investigators said the incident happened in the parking lot of a Harris Teeter on Smith Farm Road, where tire marks and crowds were left behind after cars performed donuts and other stunts. Authorities said multiple arrests were made tied to the takeover, and the suspected driver was taken into custody Monday as the department continues a wider crackdown on dangerous gatherings.

Primary Election Day: polls open, turnout already high

It is Primary Election Day across Mecklenburg County, with polls scheduled to open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Elections officials reported strong early-voting participation, with more than 56,000 ballots cast in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County before early voting ended Saturday. Voters are encouraged to confirm registration status and their assigned precinct before heading out, and to plan for after-work lines near closing time.

Supplier Matchmaking Expo set for Charlotte Motor Speedway

The U.S. Small Business Administration says it is teaming up with the National Association of Manufacturers for a Supplier Matchmaking Expo on March 11 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Organizers say the goal is to connect small U.S. suppliers with major buyers in manufacturing and government procurement, with meetings designed to help companies compete for contracts and strengthen domestic supply chains. Registration is open for both suppliers and buyers, and the event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Blood moon arrives, but clouds may spoil the view

A total lunar eclipse is unfolding overnight into early Tuesday, often called a blood moon because of the reddish tint during totality. Forecasters say thick, low clouds and possible drizzle in a cold-air-damming pattern could block most viewing in the Charlotte area. Astronomers note this is the last total lunar eclipse expected to be visible from North America until Dec. 31, 2028.

Sources

• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/driver-arrested-after-allegedly-hitting-cmpd-officer-street-takeover/2HPXKULOPZDKNFDLNUVB5ATRMQ/
• https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2026/03/03/primary-election-day-voting-starts-tuesday-at-630am-across-north-carolina/
• https://www.sba.gov/article/2026/03/02/sba-national-association-manufacturers-host-national-supplier-matchmaking-expo
• https://www.wbtv.com/2026/03/02/march-2026-total-lunar-eclipse-will-charlotte-region-see-blood-moon/