August 2026
CMS superintendent ‘confident’ her 2-month leave won’t affect back-to-school
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill says the district is fully prepared for the first day of school despite her two-month paid leave and ongoing probe.
Hayden Panettiere Experienced ‘Severe’ Back Pain Before Death, Friend Says
Hayden Panettiere experienced excruciating back pain before her unexpected death, according to a friend.
Will Crystal Hill probe affect CMS budget? Mecklenburg manager answers
Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant asked about impact of investigation into Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill on school funding.
Man tracked ‘high-profile’ deaths, led him to theft Greg Biffle’s Lake Norman home
A Georgia man, Terrell Williams of Stone Mountain, was charged after items, cash and guns were stolen from Greg Biffle’s Lake Norman home in North Carolina.
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.
Rare sake available only in Charlotte + Jonas Brothers coming to Spectrum Center
Omakase by Prime Fish debuts a rare sake, vote for Charlotte's best bakery, the Jonas Brothers announce a Spectrum Center date and a Mötley Crüe review.
Is uptown Charlotte safe? Why city’s leaders, residents grew nervous about crime
Charlotte landed in the national spotlight last year following high-profile violent crimes. CMPD launched several initiatives to improve safety perceptions.
Cornelius board backs Lake Norman developer’s $20M ‘English countryside’ inn
Developer Jake Palillo’s Cornelius Inn project will move forward in the Lake Norman area despite pushback from some residents concerned about traffic, safety.
New Charlotte concept promises a ‘nomadic dining experience.’ What to know
Twenty & Odd is a nomadic dining experience in Charlotte by chef Oscar Johnson, offering pop-up meals like fried whiting and sorrel lemonade across the city.