July 2026
Your Instagram-worthy weekend plans, with help from Charlotte influencers
Charlotte content creators shared their favorite local spots to curate the ultimate weekend itinerary — from daytime activities to picture-perfect bars.
Woman missing for days may have been kidnapped from her home, NC sheriff says
Man already in jail is a “person of interest” in disappearance of North Carolina woman, sheriff says. Robin Doyle vanished from her home July 27, officials say.
Popular drive-thru coffee chain plots next Charlotte store. Here’s where
Arkansas-born 7 Brew Coffee has requested plans for a two-lane drive-thru in University City, Charlotte as it expands across the metro.
Mushrooms and weed in Boone tied to CMPD officer’s Flock abuse, records allege
Court records show a Charlotte officer is accused of using Flock data to alert a Boone drug dealer who sold mushrooms and marijuana vapes to an undercover officer.
No thermometers, soiled equipment: Latest Charlotte-area restaurant inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected 143 restaurants July 24-30; most got A grades while one Matthews restaurant received a B for multiple sanitation issues.
North Carolina wants to raise alcohol prices at the worst possible time | Opinion
Chef and restaurant owner: North Carolina ABC wants to raise alcohol prices at the worst possible time | Opinion
John Mellencamp proves the songs — and the stories — still matter in Charlotte
John Mellencamp brought nearly 2½ hours of greatest hits to Charlotte’s Truliant Amphitheater, reminding fans why his music remains an American classic.
Man stabbed repeatedly when he intervenes in knife attack at party, NC sheriff says
Good Samaritan tries to intervene in knife attack at party and gets stabbed multiple times, North Carolina sheriff says. Suspect turns himself in hours later.
A message to everyone — including drivers — about those Plaza Midwood planters | Opinion
A message to everyone — including drivers — about those Plaza Midwood planters | Opinion
Silfab Solar warns York County: Forcing us to move could have ‘chilling effect’
Silfab Solar says there’s no legal, safety basis to move its Fort Mill, SC, plant and warns relocation efforts could spur lawsuits, harm York County recruitment