August 2026
Truist to boost hiring as Charlotte bank expands services for wealthy clients
Truist bank in Charlotte expands Premier banking for clients with over $100,000 assets with dedicated advisors for tailored financial planning to bridge gap.
Officer fired and charged after suspect is wounded during struggle, NC police say
Greensboro police officer fired and charged in connection with wounding of suspect who was struggling with police, North Carolina investigators say.
7 dogs attack Charlotte woman. Three people hurt trying to help her, officials say
Seven dogs attacked Charlotte woman in her yard, and three additional people were hurt while trying to help her, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.
Woman gave teens a lighter, told them how to set house on fire, NC sheriff says
Woman orchestrated a fire by giving lighter to 2 teens and showing them how to burn a home under construction, North Carolina sheriff says. She’s charged.
Charlotte judge deems Dilworth man who blew up home unfit for trial
A Charlotte judge found Michael Edward Barnette of Dilworth unfit to stand trial for a Lombardy Circle home explosion and ordered mental health treatment at Boughton Hospital or NC RISE.
Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers get rocked in ‘lopsided’ practice with Texans
Carolina Panthers offense dominated by Houston Texans in a joint NFL preseason practice, with Bryce Young sustaining multiple sacks in a ‘lopsided’ matchup
How Dolly Parton helped thousands of NC families foster a love of reading
Learn how the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides free age-appropriate books to North Carolina children, how to enroll, and how local Smart Start groups support the program.
NC high school football Week 2 schedule changes due to thunderstorms
Thunderstorms forced NC high school football games onto four days in Week 1. More storms could change Week 2 schedules Thursday and Friday. Track updates here.
Krispy Kreme brings back fan-favorite doughnut. Here’s when to get it
Krispy Kreme's will bring back its popular pumpkin spice Original Glazed doughnut for four days only. Get them individually or by the dozen while supplies last.
Popular gas station chain Sheetz to open second Lake Norman location
Sheetz, the popular Pennsylvania gas station and restaurant chain, plans to open a second Lake Norman location at a prime intersection in Mooresville.