August 2026
In an odd first, NC sheriff’s office handed 1950 Oldsmobile for debt settlement
1950 Oldsmobile Delta 88 surrendered to Catawba County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina as part of legal settlement. It’s being auctioned off to pay debt.
Ken Garfield: There’s comfort in crafting our final chapter | Opinion
Ken Garfield: My brother died from pancreatic cancer. Together, he and I planned the last leg of his journey.
Mecklenburg sues developer over stalled $700M Brooklyn Village work in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County sued uptown Charlotte Brooklyn Village developer BK Partners to terminate rights, citing missed deadlines, breach of agreement on $700M plan.
Direct light rail line from uptown to CLT is happening (kind of). See the proposal.
Charlotte Douglas Airport proposes a people mover to connect the terminal to the planned Wilkinson Boulevard Silver Line station, aiming for completion by 2032.
US News says 3 of the best places to live in the country are in NC. Where?
Discover why Apex, Cary and Huntersville made U.S. News' 2026–27 best places list: strong job markets, good schools, outdoor amenities and solid incomes in NC.
CMS board OKs big magnet program overhaul. See how your school is affected
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will cut 16 magnet programs to six pathways starting 2027-28, reorganizing campuses, zones and transportation to promote equity.
Ardrey Kell’s principal is leaving. School will have 3rd leader in as many years
Ardrey Kell High School in south Charlotte will see Principal Susan Wills retire Nov. 1, marking the third principal in three school years.
Carolina Panthers gain one offensive star but lose another to hamstring injury
The Panthers lost starting RB Chuba Hubbard to a hamstring injury, but are “very confident” he’ll be ready for Week 1. Meanwhile, TE Darren Waller has arrived.
Another fast-growing Charlotte suburb OKs data center pause — this time for a year
After public testimony about air pollution, water shortages and health risks, Waxhaw’s Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a yearlong data center moratorium.
Free TV? Hornets announce huge shift in broadcast partner for 2026-27 NBA season
Charlotte Hornets and Cox Media Group announce one-year broadcast partnership making WSOC-TV Channel 9 and TV64 the full–time TV home for 2026-27 NBA season.