August 2026
Neese’s Country Sausage is returning to NC grocery stores, months after vanishing
Neese’s Country Sausage returns to more than 500 Food Lion stores in North Carolina and Virginia with new packaging but the same recipes, after months off shelves.
With NoDa space on hold, this taco favorite is opening a West Charlotte location
Mariah’s Taco Spot launches a ghost kitchen in Charlotte, offering exclusive menu items, Caribbean taco boxes and weekly specials starting Aug. 4 at City Kitch.
Residents blast proposed 500-acre Lake Norman mega community at hearing
Lincoln County held a public hearing on a Charlotte developer’s planned 600-home mega-community on 500 rural acres eight miles west of Lake Norman.
Where Clemson and South Carolina stand in first Top 25 of football season
USA Today Sports released the 2026 preseason coaches poll. See how Dabo Swinney and Clemson Tigers, Shane Beamer and USC Gamecocks fared in first major poll
Charlotte man, who opened fire on I-485 after manslaughter conviction, sentenced
Federal court sentenced Anil Dabydeen to 10 years in prison after he shot at cars on I-485 in Charlotte while fleeing police; supervised release will follow.
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.
NC Republican Sen. Ted Budd calls on Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop campaign
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd urged Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop bid for NC 11th Congressional District after an ethics report detailed sexual harassment and unprofessional conduct.
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.
Editorial: A censure isn’t enough. Congressman Chuck Edwards of NC should resign
Charlotte Observer, Raleigh News & Observer editorial board: A censure isn’t enough. Congressman Chuck Edwards of North Carolina should resign
Crêpes, gelato and chocolate: Trendy dessert shop debuts at The Arboretum
Melt N Dip opened its first North Carolina shop at The Arboretum in Charlotte, serving crêpes, waffles, gelato and Belgian chocolate in a family-friendly café.