August 2026
No thermometers, soiled equipment: Latest Charlotte-area restaurant inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected 143 restaurants July 24-30; most got A grades while one Matthews restaurant received a B for multiple sanitation issues.
Publix recalls even more fruit linked to sicknesses in an E. coli outbreak
Lakeland, Florida’s Publix recalled all GreenWise Organic Whole Blueberries and Organic Whole Mixed Berries. The CDC links both to an E. coli outbreak.
Inside John Cusack’s Life Out of the Spotlight: Rare Appearances and More
John Cusack became a bona fide movie star as a teen, but over the years he has opted to live a quieter life.
I tried a Charlotte restaurant Guy Fieri called ‘fantastic’. What I got for $25
A Charlotte review of Pinky’s Westside Grill: creative comfort food from Guy Fieri’s Triple G Burger to the oversized banana pudding and fan-favorite Pinky Dog.
Your Instagram-worthy weekend plans, with help from Charlotte influencers
Charlotte content creators shared their favorite local spots to curate the ultimate weekend itinerary — from daytime activities to picture-perfect bars.
How ACA marketplace cuts pushed two NC families to make tough healthcare choices
North Carolina families faced steep ACA premium and deductible increases after enhanced subsidies expired, prompting some small business owners to drop coverage.
Charlotte Wells Fargo manager resolves return-to-work lawsuit against the bank
A Wells Fargo manager from the Charlotte region has dropped her federal suit alleging retaliation over remote work accommodations for medical reasons.
John Mellencamp proves the songs — and the stories — still matter in Charlotte
John Mellencamp brought nearly 2½ hours of greatest hits to Charlotte’s Truliant Amphitheater, reminding fans why his music remains an American classic.
Silfab Solar warns York County: Forcing us to move could have ‘chilling effect’
Silfab Solar says there’s no legal, safety basis to move its Fort Mill, SC, plant and warns relocation efforts could spur lawsuits, harm York County recruitment
Major Charlotte developer lays off 15% of its workforce as housing market slows
Charlotte developer Crescent Communities laid off 15% of its workforce after two rounds of cuts as real estate investment slowed across its major U.S. markets.