July 2026
Bojangles worker arrested for legal THCA joint at bus stop sues Charlotte police
A federal lawsuit says CMPD officers unlawfully arrested and assaulted two Bojangles employees at a Steele Creek bus stop after he smoked a legal hemp cigarette.
Former Latino executive sues Lowe’s, alleging firing was retaliation for DEI push
Ivan Diaz-Campos, a Mecklenburg County finance director, sues Lowe’s in Charlotte alleging racial bias, retaliation for DEI advocacy and wrongful termination.
Haitian community in NC anxious and uncertain as immigration status is threatened
North Carolina Haitians worry after a Supreme Court decision allowing termination of TPS for Haiti, raising fears about return amid violence and instability.
17-year-old killed when motorcycle is hit by 2 cars on I-85, highway patrol say
17-year-old dies when motorcycle is struck by two vehicles on Interstate 85 near Sugar Creek Road, North Carolina State Highway Patrol says.
Want to step into a murder mystery board game experience in Charlotte? Here’s a Clue
Experience Clue: Murder on the Menu at Blume Studios in Charlotte — a 2+ hour immersive dinner with cocktails, three-course meal, character interactions and rotating clues.
William Shatner tells 3-year-old to ‘sit down.’ Why her Raleigh family loved it
At GalaxyCon Raleigh, William Shatner humorously told 3-year-old Arabella to “sit down,” delighting the crowd and her Raleigh family during his panel.
NASCAR great brings craft brews, racing culture to new Lake Norman bar & taproom
The new Michael Waltrip Signature Bar in Cornelius, NC partners with Eleven Lakes Brewing to serve rotating specialty brews and celebrate racing heritage.
Hornets release full preseason schedule: Here’s when Charlotte’s new look debuts
Charlotte Hornets NBA preseason schedule includes home dates with Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, road dates with Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies.
Lightning knocks beachgoer unconscious in NC and injures companion, rescuers say
Morning lightning strike knocks beachgoer unconscious at Wrightsville Beach, and injures someone standing near her, North Carolina rescuers say.
How young is too young to leave your kids at home alone in NC? Here’s the law
Do kids have to be a certain age before they can be left home alone in North Carolina? What law enforcement and medical experts say about kids home unsupervised.