August 2026
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic. Could it impact NC?
Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, with the National Hurricane Center tracking two other developments as hurricane season picks up.
He’s had quiet practices, but a Panthers WR is making ‘a great case’ for roster spot
Jimmy Horn Jr. has had a quiet training camp. But the Carolina Panthers wide receiver is making the case for final 53-man roster spot, says coach Dave Canales.
Why Bank of America will spend $250B to boost data centers, jobs, clean energy
Bank of America in Charlotte will invest $250 billion in digital, energy and core infrastructure over 18 months to boost jobs, data centers and clean power.
How research helped prove an NC Confederate monument’s harm
Research showing how Confederate monuments affect Black courthouse visitors was key evidence in a Confederate monument lawsuit.
Ardrey Kell’s principal is leaving. School will have 3rd leader in as many years
Ardrey Kell High School in south Charlotte will see Principal Susan Wills retire Nov. 1, marking the third principal in three school years.
Does Ralph Norman have a ‘path to victory’ over Darline Graham in SC Senate race?
The South Carolina special primary runoff between Ralph Norman and Darline Graham will be decided by turnout, endorsements, and who unites nonleading GOP voters.
NC Confederate memorial no longer praises ‘faithful slaves’ after lawsuit
Lawsuit by descendants of enslaved people persuaded Tyrrell County to cover a Confederate monument inscription honoring “faithful slaves.”
SC high school student shot at bus stop after ‘brief altercation’ with a man
A 17-year-old Gaffney SC student was shot and killed after a brief altercation near a bus stop on West Rutledge Avenue; police are seeking suspects.
Free TV? Hornets announce huge shift in broadcast partner for 2026-27 NBA season
Charlotte Hornets and Cox Media Group announce one-year broadcast partnership making WSOC-TV Channel 9 and TV64 the full–time TV home for 2026-27 NBA season.
NASCAR adds punch to All-Star race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts 2027 NASCAR All-Star race. After reopening in 2023, NWS continues to be a NASCAR race destination for O’Reilly series, trucks.