August 2026
Charlotte exec gets mixed news after Wells Fargo appeals $22M retaliation award
Appeals court reduced former Wells Fargo Charlotte bank supervisor's $22M award to $18M, upholding retaliation claim but overturning key discrimination claims.
In NC’s key 2026 elections, can Whatley help Republicans get ‘past the wave’?
NC Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could impact other 2026 elections in and around Charlotte, including US House and state legislature races.
One year later: How Iryna Zarutska’s killing on light rail altered Charlotte
A year after Iryna Zarutska was killed on Charlotte's Blue Line, a look back at the Ukrainian refugee's life, her family's grief and the year that followed.
Charlotte high school coach resigns before he ever coached a game
Bradford Prep in Charlotte moved on from coach Adam Webber before its first varsity football game, a 32-22 loss. Jeremy Chandler will serve as interim coach for the season.
Here’s the new SC high football media poll. There’s a new No. 1 in Class 3A
Where teams from Spartanburg, Columbia, Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Greenville rank in this week’s SC High School Football Media poll.
SouthPark sushi spot to welcome guests back after major revamp. ‘Beyond excited’
The refreshed YAMA SouthPark from restaurateur Birdie Yang debuts soon in Charlotte with dinner service only. New menu details are pending; walk-ins encouraged.
North Carolina businessman offered to pay $30,000 for a double murder, ATF says
Text messages detailing murder-for-hire plot helped incriminate North Carolina man of trying to eliminate his former partner in Philadelphia, prosecutors say.
Charlotte high school coach let go before he ever coached a game
Bradford Prep in Charlotte moved on from coach Adam Webber before its first varsity football game, a 32-22 loss. Jeremy Chandler will serve as interim coach for the season.
In NC’s key 2026 elections, can Whatley help Republicans get ‘past the wave’?
NC Senate race between Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley could impact other 2026 elections in and around Charlotte, including US House and state legislature races.
A near total lunar eclipse happens this week. Here’s when to look up in NC
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across NC Aug. 27–28, peaking at 12:12 a.m. The 2026 eclipse is a near total eclipse and sometimes called a red, blood moon.