September 2026

Charlotte Symphony extended music director conductor Kwamé Ryan contract through 2031–32 centennial season, reinforcing artistic stability, community plans.

Charlotte International Arts Festival canceled after planned four-year run, Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard says, as nonprofit looks for new creative projects.

New to Charlotte? Here’s your fall guide to the Mint Museum, Bechtler, Blumenthal shows, DaBaby’s No Knife Chicken & Waffles and Mochi’s Deli in Dilworth.

A United Airlines employee, Syed Alam, denied federal charges of groping a child on American Airlines Flight 1091 from Dallas to Charlotte.

Body of South Carolina man found in Lake Waccamaw, which covers about 9,000 acres. Erick Ross, 25, went missing on Labor Day, searchers say.

Charlotte diners reacted to DaBaby’s new brunch spot on Atando Ave. praising food but questioning steep prices while suggesting local alternatives and support.

A Charlotte hearing collected testimonies about Operation Charlotte’s Web and its ongoing effects on families, students and community life after federal raids.

YMCA of Greater Charlotte defends $42.5M sale of the Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne, citing pandemic losses, deficits and a $100M facility reinvestment plan.

Charlotte diners reacted to DaBaby’s new brunch spot on Atando Ave. praising food but questioning steep prices while suggesting local alternatives and support.

Innocent bystander “was pinned and crushed” by a car door when a Nissan Sentra was used as a deadly weapon during dispute, North Carolina police say.