Ex accuses Hornets Miles Bridges of smashing car window + Could Charlotte get snow before end of year?

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1. Ex accuses Miles Bridges of smashing car window with pool table balls, court filing says

A criminal summons issued this week against Hornets forward Miles Bridges includes allegations that he smashed his ex’s car windshield and violated a domestic protective order on Oct. 6.

Mecklenburg County court records show the alleged incident happed in Charlotte when Bridges and the woman met for a child custody exchange. Part of the summons says the woman accuses Bridges of throwing pool table balls at her vehicle while the children were in the car.

Rod Boone and Evan Moore continue to update this story.

2. American Airlines adds nonstop Charlotte flight to popular Canadian city for first time

American Airlines is adding a new Canadian destination for Charlotte travelers: Vancouver.

Nonstop flights will begin next summer, the airline said today. Tickets for Vancouver flights will go on sale next week according to the airline.

Chase Jordan with more on the announcement from American.

3. Carolina Panthers’ opponents are exploiting a major defensive weakness for big plays

The Carolina Panthers are slumping, and it’s not just on offense.

Carolina’s defense has struggled with a major issue that’s been glaring since Week 1: its run defense.

Mike Kaye breaks it down.

4. Could Charlotte get snow before the year ends? What climate experts say

Now that fall has arrived in Charlotte, the weather’s starting to cool off. Does that mean snow is next?

Well, historically climate experts say the chances of any snow before the end of the year tend to be lower than the chance of snow that might come later in the heart of winter.

Chyna Blackmon has more.

5. Some more stories to read

• Opinion: After disturbing new allegations, Hornets must cut ties with Miles Bridges

• Toyota, Bridgestone, Fujifilm: NC looks to attract more Japanese businesses this week

• 3 tips for saving money on your next vacation, according to a Charlotte frequent flyer

• Podcast: Where have the Carolina Panthers struggled most during their 0-5 start to the season?

• NC Lt. Gov. Robinson backs Israel, says he’s ‘never been antisemitic’ despite past comments

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