July 2026
You might get an insurance lapse letter from the NC DMV. It’s not a scam.
Receiving a DMV lapse notice? Verify coverage with your insurer, provide proof to the North Carolina DMV and keep documentation to prevent penalties.
Up to 3 inches of rain could fall in parts of Mecklenburg County, forecasters say
Mecklenburg County is a boundary for the slow moving storm front Thursday, causing a range of rain totals from 1.5 inches to 3 inches, NWS says.
Octapharma is a done deal in Rock Hill, as city approves $1.5B, 1,500-job plan
Rock Hill approves sale of 50 acres at Palmetto Research Park for Octapharma’s $1.5B headquarters and lab, bringing 1,500 jobs and decades of tax incentives.
A list of free things to do in Charlotte as leaders weigh stricter curfew for teens
Explore free and low-cost teen activities in Charlotte, from Teen Summer Jam to Botanical Garden nights, as leaders debate stricter curfews for youth.
NCHSAA names new commissioner to replace Que Tucker and run public school athletics
Brad Alford was named commissioner of the association. He will succeed Que Tucker
Bank questions man’s ID and foils large money laundering scheme, NC sheriff says
Ambitious money laundering scheme uncovered when staff at North Carolina bank reports customer used different ID the day before to open account, sheriff says.
Rooftops, waterfronts and dives: A foodie’s guide to a weekend in Charlotte
A local guide to Charlotte dining: coffee shops in NoDa, NC barbecue favorites, rooftop bars, budget meals, breweries and desserts across the Queen City.
ICE gets involved in fatal crash that killed 3 people in North Carolina, feds say
Deadly hit-and-run crash that killed three people in North Carolina has drawn the attention of ICE agents, who say the suspect is in the US illegally.
Two 16-year-olds accused of killing 38-year-old man during robbery, CMPD said
Two 16-year-olds have been charged with murder in the shooting of a 38-year-old man in Charlotte’s University City area, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say.
‘We all suffer.’ New apartment tower floods this Charlotte neighborhood with cars
Cherry residents say construction on Midtown’s first high-rise has created unsafe on-street parking and blocked driveways. They blame developer Northwood Ravin.