August 2026
Traffic stop ends with town’s mayor accused of drug trafficking, NC sheriff says
Town mayor in western North Carolina faces drug trafficking accusations after a search warrant reveals narcotics at his home, Graham County sheriff says.
Lake Norman sewage spill prompts no-swim advisory. Here’s the cause.
Lincoln County health officials issued a no-swim advisory for an unnamed Lake Norman cove, after 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Monday.
A beloved taco spot finds a new home in Charlotte + goodbye to another BBQ joint
Mariah's Taco Spot opens in West Charlotte, Shane's Rib Shack closes in Rock Hill and Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard announces retirement.
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.
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.
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.
Charlotte council tells CMPD to draft new rules for e-bikes ‘whizzing around’ city
The Charlotte City Council is considering new e-bike regulations that would look similar to those recently passed in the nearby towns of Cornelius and Davidson.
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.
Portion of I-277 in uptown Charlotte to close for emergency repairs
I-277 in uptown Charlotte will have lane closures for Caldwell Street bridge beam repairs, with detours via Exit 3A. Closures run through 5 a.m. on Aug. 10.
SouthPark lands two more towers. Here’s a first look at mixed-use Charlotte site
4-acre redevelopment in Charlotte SouthPark will replace retail with an office building and a 19-story residential tower offering offices, shops, park space.