July 2026
Why Cabarrus County rejected Midland early voting site despite NC auditor request
Cabarrus County approved a four-site early voting plan that excludes Midland and removes Sunday voting after weeks of debate and state auditor involvement.
What should we take away from Hornets’ NBA Las Vegas Summer League run?
Play of Hannes Steinbach, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun and Michael Ajayi stuck out for Hornets at NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
Popular Plaza Midwood bar closes + why is there only one Midtown Sundries left?
The last Midtown Sundries is 20 miles from uptown Charlotte. Plus, Plaza Midwood's Lorem Ipsum bar closes and a NC brewery lands on Yelp's top 25.
Durham-based baseball league to field team at refurbished Mooresville stadium
The Durham-based Coastal Plain League will field one of its collegiate wood bat teams at Mooresville’s renovated Moor Park next year, league officials said.
Charlotte, Raleigh communities rally to support family of late swimmer Jack Roney
Jack Roney died unexpectedly in Raleigh at 39. The N.C. State swim alum first won as a state champion at Myers Park High School in Charlotte; coach Mimi Goudes.
NC State football named its new No. 1 this summer. ‘He’s a special young man’
NC State coach Dave Doeren awarded Duke Scott the No. 1 jersey for leadership, work ethic and playmaking after a breakout season and strong academic showing.
Tepper Sports is ‘broken’ and favors women, former Charlotte FC employee alleges
Dustin Swinehart sues Tepper Sports & Entertainment for wrongful termination and gender bias and alleges unfair treatment of men and women in Charlotte FC.
Charlotte region lands 200 jobs, $41 million investment for American Eagle site
American Eagle will invest $41 million to open a Salisbury NC distribution hub, creating 200+ jobs in Rowan County and boosting the Charlotte region economy.
Lancaster County scrambles to develop data center rules before SC imposes them
Lancaster County considers moratorium or quick rules as state lawmakers push statewide data center standards as local projects stir community concern.
Ready for a getaway? 4 NC resorts rank among best places to stay in the South
Hotels in Asheville and Highlands win World’s Best Awards. Fan-favorite, most-loved North Carolina mountain vacation destinations made Travel + Leisure list.