August 2026

Carolina Panthers suffered rough injury news with Chris Brazzell this week. But Xavier Legette shined in stadium at Fan Fest. Will Bryce Young offense be OK?

Inpro opened a 165,000 sq ft Mint Hill manufacturing facility near Charlotte, consolidating operations and adding 60 local jobs in the Charlotte area.

Alligatorweed introduced during Hurricane Helene is invading the Catawba River in SC at Landsford Canal State Park, threatening the Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies.

UNC general manager Michael Lombardi retained attorney Tom Mars after being placed on paid administrative leave as North Carolina investigates concerns.

Feds want to block First Amendment arguments from trial in Charlotte protest case. Defense claims ICE destroyed key video surveillance evidence.

Debate over the I-77 South toll lane project in Charlotte reignites as residents push for community investments and clearer designs before CRTPO decides in September.

A crowd of 47,736 attended the Panthers Fan Fest at Bank of America Stadium, which featured an intrasquad scrimmage, team alumni and Make-a-Wish moment.

Mecklenburg County inspected 143 restaurants July 24-30; most got A grades while one Matthews restaurant received a B for multiple sanitation issues.

John Cusack became a bona fide movie star as a teen, but over the years he has opted to live a quieter life.