August 2026
Why Bank of America will spend $250B to boost data centers, jobs, clean energy
Bank of America in Charlotte will invest $250 billion in digital, energy and core infrastructure over 18 months to boost jobs, data centers and clean power.
How research helped prove an NC Confederate monument’s harm
Research showing how Confederate monuments affect Black courthouse visitors was key evidence in a Confederate monument lawsuit.
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.
Does Ralph Norman have a ‘path to victory’ over Darline Graham in SC Senate race?
The South Carolina special primary runoff between Ralph Norman and Darline Graham will be decided by turnout, endorsements, and who unites nonleading GOP voters.
NC Confederate memorial no longer praises ‘faithful slaves’ after lawsuit
Lawsuit by descendants of enslaved people persuaded Tyrrell County to cover a Confederate monument inscription honoring “faithful slaves.”
SC high school student shot at bus stop after ‘brief altercation’ with a man
A 17-year-old Gaffney SC student was shot and killed after a brief altercation near a bus stop on West Rutledge Avenue; police are seeking suspects.
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.
NASCAR adds punch to All-Star race weekend at North Wilkesboro Speedway
North Wilkesboro Speedway hosts 2027 NASCAR All-Star race. After reopening in 2023, NWS continues to be a NASCAR race destination for O’Reilly series, trucks.
Resigned Monroe councilman asked 15-year-old to pose nude, ethics report finds
An investigator found former Monroe councilman Gary Anderson asked a 15-year-old to pose nude and identified two earlier teen encounters, violating the city ethics code.
Former NC State swimmer Jack Roney’s death highlights breath-holding dangers in pools
Former N.C. State coach Jack Roney died of shallow-water blackout in Raleigh after prolonged breath-holding. Learn how hypoxic blackouts can affect any swimmer.