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.
High school football update: Weather updates, Friday’s live scores
Get a NC high school football for Charlotte-area teams heading into Week 4 of the NCSIAA and NCHSAA. Plus live NC high school football scores
COVID info in 2026: Latest symptoms, free vaccines in NC, quarantine guidance
COVID-19 cases are rising in North Carolina. Learn symptoms, CDC recovery steps, vaccine access in Wake, Durham and Mecklenburg, and prevention tips for fall.
Former Wells Fargo tower may become a historic landmark amid redevelopment plans
The 32-story Jefferson-First Union Tower on S. Tryon St. is proposed for local and national landmark status, aiding redevelopment and preservation plans.
Krispy Kreme brings back one of its ‘hottest-selling’ doughnuts. When can you get it?
Krispy Kreme reintroduces a limited-time blueberry flavor donut nationwide for four days only, available in-shop and online through Sept. 20.
Southeast Asian breakfast bites + new taco spot join Charlotte’s food scene
A Vietnamese-inspired brunch pop-up hits South End, Postino debuts in Plaza Midwood, Cantina Louie opens in south Charlotte and mac and cheese voting is on.
Noodle restaurant to bring Korean-Chinese flavors to Pineville. When does it open?
Paik’s Noodle, a Korean-Chinese noodle chain by Chef Paik Jong-won, opens Oct. 1 near Charlotte, NC, offering jajangmyeon, jjamppong and more.
This longtime restaurant serves the best cheeseburgers in NC. Why it ranks No. 1
Where’s the best burger joint? Longtime NC “institution” with long lines is the state’s top place to eat cheeseburgers on Tasting Table restaurant list.
To do this weekend: Try mac and cheese, NC’s top tacos and blueberry doughnuts
The CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice mac and cheese poll is down to five Charlotte restaurants. Vote before noon Monday, Sept. 21 to pick the Top 2 finalists.
Noodle restaurant to bring Korean-Chinese flavors to Pineville. When does it open?
Paik’s Noodle, a Korean-Chinese noodle chain by Chef Paik Jong-won, opens Oct. 1 near Charlotte, NC, offering jajangmyeon, jjamppong and more.