September 2026
Fact check: Where Kevin Crutchfield & April Cook stand on private school vouchers
In NC Senate District 34, Crutchfield backs expanded private-school choice while Cook opposes universal vouchers and wants income limits and stronger oversight.
Despite a strong lead, Roy Cooper is urging caution in NC’s Senate race | Opinion
“This is going to be anywhere from a 1% to a 3% race,” Cooper told CNN. | Opinion
Cool Charlotte temps will finally shove miserable heat away, NWS says. Here’s when
After a couple more days of miserable heat, fall-like temperatures are finally on Charlotte’s horizon, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
NC State postgame comments after Vanderbilt loss leave more questions than answers
NC State football QB CJ Bailey end zone fumble handed Vanderbilt comeback win in Nashville. Coach Dave Doeren, players provide awkward answers postgame.
Officer killed a person who ran from police, ‘produced a firearm,’ CMPD says
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg officer fatally shot a person who ran from police, ignored commands to stop and “produced a firearm,” according to a CMPD news release.
Four new schools run to NC Super 25 poll for state’s top high school football teams
Asheboro, Marvin Ridge, Wilson Hunt and Kannapolis AL Brown join NC Super 25 high school football polls.
Who will win Carolina Panthers vs. Falcons matchup? Our predictions, best bets
Who will win? Expert predictions for Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons Week 2 game, betting information, prop bets, how to watch on TV, listen on radio.
Car with someone inside found at bottom of popular NC waterfall, rescuers say
Car found at the base of Bridal Veil Falls in western North Carolina, and someone was trapped inside, Highlands Fire Rescue says. The person was rescued.
Melissa Barrera Praises Support for Macklemore Amid Ed Sheeran Tour Drama
Melissa Barrera has compared the reaction to Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for taking a pro-Palestinian stance to her own firing from Scream 7.
UNC football picked off by Clemson. Observations from the Tar Heels’ road loss
North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Tigers ACC football game in South Carolina, as Bill Belichick faces Dabo Swinney. Who won UNC Clemson game? Is UNC 3-0?