August 2026
Rock Hill projects: New dorm at Winthrop and revamp of former movie theater
Winthrop University will build a 4-story dorm at 701 Oakland Ave as part of a multi-phase replacement, while Rock Hill reviews multiple redevelopment proposals.
Man arrested for punching woman on Dilworth sidewalk in unprovoked attack
A man filmed himself hitting a woman on a Dilworth sidewalk near Paper Skyscraper on East Boulevard; CMPD arrested Di-Quan Schafar Hunt after a day-long search.
Long live the King: Panthers backup QB runs for game-winning TD on final play
Third-string Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King accounted for 3 TDs as the Panthers edged Arizona, 33-30, on the last play of the Pro Football Hall of Fame game.
Recalled jalapeños linked to salmonella outbreak sicken 3 in NC. What we know
A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened hundreds across 27 states, including North Carolina. Tips on staying safe.
Myers Park High baseball coach Erik Foor is stepping down. What we know
Myers Park baseball coach Erik Foor is stepping down after 10 seasons. He went 194-45 with 10 straight playoff berths, and multiple conference titles.
One of the best campsites in the US is close to Charlotte — and it has a waterfall
Waterfall Camping Close to CLT in Bessemer City offers a mountain-style getaway three miles from I-85/321 with swimming, fishing and group sites from $58/night.
This weekend in Charlotte: A Netflix romance, an historic hike & top camping sites
A Kings Mountain woman competes for love on Netflix, plus the story behind Rock Hill's Carhartt Mansion ruins and a top-ranked NC campsite near Charlotte.
Charlotte radio station KISS 95.1 sold. Maney and LauRen show finds new home
Beasley Media Group sells KISS 95.1 radio station in Charlotte to EMF, moving Maney and LauRen morning show to 104.7 WKQC as K-LOVE expands pending FCC OK.
Stranded I-40 motorist killed when his pickup is struck at 3 am, NC officials say
Stranded motorist on I-40 killed when speeding vehicle collides with pickup at 3 am, North Carolina State Highway Patrol says. Suspect arrested, officials say.
A deadly plant might be growing near your NC home. How to get rid of it
This poisonous weed resembles parsley and Queen Anne’s lace. Find out where Poison Hemlock appears in NC, symptoms of poisoning and safe removal tips.