August 2026
Bojangles debuts 2 new breakfast items, but they won’t stick around.
The Carolina-born chain Bojangles has added two lmited-time breakfast sandwiches with eggs, bacon, cheese and Bo-Tato Rounds, while supplies last.
Huntersville venue declines to wed same-sex couple. Yes, that’s allowed in NC
Two women took to TikTok last weekend after The Secret Garden and Estate in Huntersville said it will not wed same-sex couples.
Why ex-Panthers star Captain Munnerlyn thinks his Chambers High team ‘can win it all’
Chambers coach Captain Munnerlyn believes his Cougars can contend for a state title in 2026. Key returners plus transfers have raised expectations.
National Muslim group denounces ‘hateful’ comments against Lake Norman mosque
A national Muslim civil rights group rebuked “hateful, conspiratorial and dangerous” comments against a Lake Norman mosque by residents at a government meeting.
‘This is a kidnapping,’ says aunt of man arrested in Pisgah National Forest ICE raid
A man arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement was in the country legally and had no criminal record, his aunt said. Immigration advocates are concerned.
Charlotte isn’t letting up on its water restrictions yet as drought improves
As other cities begin to loosen up on drought restrictions amid wetter conditions, Charlotte Water on Monday confirmed it isn’t ready to change course just yet.
NC House declines to advance hemp regulation bill amid dueling advocacy efforts
The North Carolina House declined to advance HB328 after dueling advocacy and law enforcement pressure, leaving hemp regulations and age limits unresolved.
Panthers WR Xavier Legette injured, carted off the field. What his coach said
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette took a nasty fall in training camp practice in Charlotte. Here’s what happened, what coach Dave Canales said.
Veteran Carolina Panthers lineman retires suddenly after preseason practice
Carolina Panthers will be without LaBryan Ray in 2026 after the veteran NFL lineman retired following preseason practice. Panthers depth chart updates at WR.
These are the best hospitals in NC for 2026, US News says. See the full list
Three NC hospitals made U.S. News top-50 specialty lists, and 20 were named Best Regional Hospitals for high-performing care across multiple procedures and conditions.