September 2026
Will new data centers spike Charlotte water bills? Here’s what officials say
Charlotte Water says current data centers haven’t raised residential water rates and developers pay for project-specific infrastructure to avoid cost shifts.
Restaurant closures, pests: 1 ‘C’ and 3 ‘B’ sanitation grades in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County inspections Aug. 28–Sept. 3 found multiple violations — suspended operations, incorrect sanitizer levels, cooling errors and food debris.
Your guide to 2026 college football watch parties in Charlotte
Find college football watch parties across Charlotte, NC — bars and alumni chapter meetups for UNC, Duke, Clemson, USC and out-of-state fans.
Donald Trump’s un-American infatuation with ‘Sir’ | Opinion
This is the land of no masters. We are not to bow, no matter how much someone’s hideous insecurity demands it. | Opinion
Big Charlotte employer taps outsider as new CEO: ‘Confident he is the right leader’
Albemarle appoints Ragnar Udd as president and CEO effective Feb. 1 as company prepares to reopen Kings Mountain lithium mine near Charlotte amid lithium rise.
Which Charlotte dive bars have the best food? Here’s a taste of the Top 10
Find the best dive bar food in Charlotte, from burgers and wings to loaded fries and egg rolls, plus picks near Cornelius, Mooresville and Lake Norman.
This Charlotte diner holds strong amid 4 decades of growth. What I got for $20
Dino’s Family Restaurant on Sugar Creek Rd has served Charlotte since 1985, offering classic breakfast and lunch favorites and hearty comfort-food plates.
3 fall festivals driving distance to Charlotte ahead of the NC State Fair
Attend the Belmont Literary Festival Sept. 5 with author keynotes by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley, vendors, chess, and a ticketed Mona Awad session.
7,500 doses of opioids meant for veterans were taken by USPS worker, NC police say
US. Postal Service worker is accused of stealing “more than 7,500 dosage units” of opioids that were prescribed to treat veterans, North Carolina police say.
Grandma left baby in hot vehicle – parked between 2 patrol cars, NC sheriff says
8-month-old baby left in locked car in 96 degree temperatures, with windows rolled up, NC sheriff says. Grandmother charged with child abuse, sheriff says.