September 2026
NC teenager infected with brain-eating amoeba has died. What we know
Health officials confirm an NC teen's death from a brain-eating amoeba. CDC and NCDHHS are investigating; experts advise precautions to prevent water entering the nose.
NC high school football rankings add 10 teams, three new No. 1s this week
The latest NC high school football rankings add 10 teams and name three new No. 1s: Corvian Community in 2A, Hibriten in 4A and T.C. Roberson in 6A.
NC’s Chuck Edwards apologizes but defends himself as House considers censure
Republican North Carolina representative Chuck Edwards awaits a vote on censure after ethics findings of sexual harassment and unprofessional behavior.
Man violated his domestic violence order, fired at police in University City: CMPD
CMPD is investigating a person shot by an officer Tuesday in the 4200 block of Autumn Frost Trail in University City. Details are limited; story developing.
New TV series shows off what makes NC wildlife special. How and when to watch
‘Jeff Corwin’s Southern Wild’ shows off NC mountains, coast, alligators & bears. TV series with Lees-McRae College students debuts on ABC stations this fall.
Award-worthy dessert jars, a rooftop pop-up + Charlotte’s new Fogo de Chão
Sweet Spoon Bakery lands on the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice list, Bar Fly opens at Camp North End and Fogo de Chão debuts its first NC location uptown.
11 NC companies are the best workplaces in the state, Newsweek says
Find the top-rated North Carolina employers in Newsweek's 2026 rankings, featuring five-star companies like Atrium Health, Epic Games, Duke Energy and more.
Touché fusion restaurant, lounge opens in former bar space in Plaza Midwood
Touché Restaurant & Lounge is now open in Charlotte’s Plaza Midwood, offering American fusion small plates, bold craft cocktails and a lively nightlife vibe.
Former Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera opens up on Luke, Cam, Madden and Tepper
Ron Rivera, the winningest coach in Carolina Panthers history, talks Luke Kuechly, Cam Newton, John Madden and David Tepper in his “Sports Legends” interview.
NC’s Laurie Buckhout suspended from Kalshi after betting on her own campaign
Congressional Republican candidate Laurie Buckhout is suspended from Kalshi and fined after betting on her own NC 1st District campaign in prediction market.