August 2026
Best places to retire? Forbes named this NC destination on its national list
North Carolina city is named a top US retirement destination. Home prices, affordable costs and health care rank it among best places for older adults to live.
Fort Bragg sends 200 soldiers to ‘unprecedented wildfires’ in Pacific Northwest
200 soldiers from Fort Bragg deployed to Pacific Northwest to help battle “unprecedented wildfires,” the U.S. Army says. The region has 46 uncontained fires.
Cabarrus schools hit with 2nd lawsuit over transgender students in bathrooms
Second federal suit in Cabarrus County asks schools to notify parents if opposite‑sex students can access sex‑segregated bathrooms or locker rooms.
Good Food on Montford to end 17-year run, making way for new concept
After nearly 20 years, Good Food on Montford in Charlotte is closing; longtime MRG employee Lee Ann Dolcetto will take over the space to open a new restaurant.
DoorDash delivery ends with driver beaten on head with baseball bat, NC sheriff says
Suspected case of road rage ends with DoorDash delivery driver followed to her destination and beaten on head with baseball bat, North Carolina sheriff says.
Nash County EMS director dies off North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, town says
Nash County EMS Director Dale Griffin died in waters off the North Carolina’s Shackleford Banks, officials say. It is suspected that he drowned, town says.
YMCA donors should reconsider until these Morrison questions are answered | Opinion
Our readers comment on the YMCA sale, Trump’s reflecting pool debacle, Democrats and socialism, Congressional failures and Dr. Anthony Fauci | Ketters to the Editor
Carolina Panthers will play starters next preseason game. 5 injuries to monitor
Carolina Panthers starters will play in next preseason game vs. Bills. That means QB Bryce Young. But what about Damien Lewis, Derrick Brown, Xavier Legette?
Rare tornado hit popular fishing lake in the North Carolina mountains, NWS says
For only the second time in recorded history, a tornado hit Graham County in the North Carolina mountains, a National Weather Service storm team confirmed.
Carolina Panthers will play starters next preseason game. 5 injuries to monitor
Carolina Panthers starters will play in next preseason game vs. Bills. That means QB Bryce Young. But what about Damien Lewis, Derrick Brown, Xavier Legette?