August 2026
5 bakeries stand out as the best in Charlotte. Which is your favorite?
Help decide Charlotte’s best bakery in the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice. Voting for the Top 2 runs until noon Wednesday, Aug. 26. Cast your vote for your favorite now.
‘Habitual felon’ killed man, put body in trash, NC officials say. He’s sentenced
North Carolina man sentenced to life in prison in connection with body found sticking out of a trash can in Greenville, court documents report.
Manolo’s Bakery has long been a hub for Charlotte immigrant activism. What to know
Manolo Betancur's Charlotte bakery became a hub of immigrant activism during ICE and Border Patrol raids in 2025. Here's how the shop built its community role.
Back-to-school means busy weeknights. These Charlotte restaurants have family meals
As Charlotte students return to school, local spots like El Malo, Mal Pan and Yafo Kitchen offer family meal packs for easy pickup or delivery on busy weeknights.
Can Trump’s endorsement save Darline Graham from herself in South Carolina? | Opinion
The president’s endorsement made Darline Graham the frontrunner, but she has stumbled spectacularly ahead of Tuesday’s runoff. | Opinion
COVID is on the rise in NC. Could we see a back-to-school surge?
As schools reopen in North Carolina, wastewater data show a COVID uptick. Experts discuss updated vaccines, CDC trends, and new prevention drug XOCOVA for vulnerable people.
One person killed by gunfire at church campground, North Carolina sheriff says
One person killed when shots are fired in the middle of the night at campground affiliated with a church’s annual meetings, North Carolina sheriff says.
Two earthquakes reported in North Carolina. Witnesses felt the shaking, USGS says
Two earthquakes were documented over a 25-hour period in western North Carolina, and witnesses reported they felt “weak” shaking, U.S. Geological Survey says.
No. 1 Hough dominates Northwestern with defense, avoids upset to start the season
Hough, an NC state football champion from Cornelius, played SC state champion Northwestern in Rock Hill, SC, district 3 stadium
Joy, relief, redemption: Why Jonathon Brooks looked to the sky after his Panthers TD
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks reached the end zone for the first time as a pro. It was redemptive, emotional, didn’t have to do with ACL tears.