August 2026
Lawsuit settled after mother exposed NC trooper’s lie in fatal Raleigh crash
A $200,000 settlement will resolve a federal lawsuit accusing an NC state trooper of pursuing Tyrone Mason and failing to help him after a Raleigh crash.
This change is hitting Publix checkout lanes in NC. What shoppers should know
Publix supermarket is making a change near Raleigh & Charlotte, North Carolina. Grocery store chain drops checkout line rule for shopper, customer “efficiency.”
Florida fails to provide a path back to Congress for NC’s Madison Cawthorn
Madison Cawthorn, now in Cape Coral, lost the crowded Republican primary for Florida’s 19th District, won by Jim Schwartzel, a conservative radio host and owner.
Bear enters home in western North Carolina and attacks resident, officials say
Black bear enters home after dark in Asheville, North Carolina, and injures one of the residents during a confrontation, officials say. Victim hospitalized.
Michelin-recognized teams collab on LoSo restaurant rooted in culture, community
Two Michelin-recognized chefs bring Miami and Charlotte together with Roe & Olivia’s in Lower South End, serving contemporary American fare, wine and cocktails.
‘Extraordinary undertaking’ aims to save rare survivor of early 1800s life in NC
Rare example of 1800s stable found historic farm in eastern North Carolina and it’s being restored with 18th century wood working craftsmanship, historians say.
19-year-old dies after jumping from bridge into High Rock Lake, NC sheriff says
19-year-old Eliezer Sanchez of Winston-Salem drowns after leaping off state highway bridge into High Rock Lake below, North Carolina sheriff says.
Rush hour killing reported along Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte, CMPD says
Someone was killed during rush hour along Monroe Road in southeast Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say they are not looking for a suspect.
Southern Living says you can run away to the British countryside… in NC
Experience Austen-esque charm at Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro, North Carolina: Relais & Châteaux lodging, chef’s menus, wine cellar and garden high tea near Chapel Hill.
Krispy Kreme’s pumpkin spice doughnut returns for a limited time. When to get it
Krispy Kreme's pumpkin spice cake doughnut is back for a limited time as part of the new Autumn Seasonal Collection, alongside two seasonal lattes.