August 2026
Fatal shooting reported on Montford Drive near Park Road, CMPD says
Fatal shooting is under investigation among the popular night spots on Montford Drive in south Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.
13,000 customers remain without power in Charlotte after storms, Duke Energy says
Thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 23,000 customers in Charlotte Friday, and 13,000 remained without power early Saturday, according to Duke Energy.
NC Gov. Stein’s office poses questions to WakeMed CEO about proposed merger
Gov. Josh Stein’s office asked WakeMed CEO about governance, $2B investment, indigent care and price protections as Wake County weighs the Atrium Health merger.
Charlotte Catholic shuts out South Mecklenburg in season opener
Charlotte Catholic beat South Mecklenburg at home Friday, beating its Mecklenburg County rival in the return of 5-time state championship coach Mike Brodowicz.
Charlotte art museum makes a rare move. It bought a painting for the second time
In a rare move, the Bechtler Museum in Charlotte bought Drum Call, a watercolor by David McGee commemorating Juneteenth and enriching its modern art holdings.
Iryna Zarutska’s family files suit blaming city of Charlotte in light rail killing
The family of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska has filed a lawsuit over her 2025 fatal stabbing on Charlotte’s Blue Line light rail system in South End.
A Charlotte high school football coach has been suspended before start of season
Before start of the NC NCHSAA high school football season, Palisades High football coach Jonathan Simmons has been suspended. Why Jonathan Simmons suspended.
NC teachers start school year with ‘real money’ raises. Stein says there’s more to do
North Carolina teachers get average 8% raises and new starting pay of $48,000 after the state budget; bonuses and boosts aim to support educators and school staff.
More grocery store produce has been linked to stomach illnesses in NC
CDC recommends avoiding alfalfa sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts after E. coli and salmonella illnesses, including cases in North Carolina.
A Charlotte high school football coach has been suspended before start of season
Before start of the NC NCHSAA high school football season, Palisades High football coach Jonathan Simmons has been suspended. Why Jonathan Simmons suspended.