October 2026
4 NC colleges rank among nation’s best for career success (one is No. 2)
Four North Carolina schools made LinkedIn’s Top Colleges list based on career outcomes: Duke (No. 2), Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill and Davidson College.
Amtrak can drop you off at the 2026 NC State Fair from Charlotte. Here’s how
Travel from Charlotte to the North Carolina State Fair via Amtrak. See Piedmont and Carolinian schedules, ticket tips, CLT station info and special stops for the Lexington festival.
Sandwich chain in Charlotte earns ‘B’ grade for handwashing, debris violations
A Charlotte Jersey Mike’s scored 87.5% on Oct. 8: violations included incorrect handwashing, food at wrong temperatures, stacked wet dishes and cabinet debris.
Why are flags at half-staff today in NC? Here’s what to know
Why are flags at half-staff in North Carolina? The flags are down because a Durham firefighter, Andrew Brokes, died in the line of duty in a Durham fire.
Trash-eating bear cub spent days with its head stuck in a jug, NC rescuers say
Dangerous rescue staged in western North Carolina when protective mother bear found traveling with cub that had its head stuck in a plastic bucket.
This change just hit Walmart checkout lanes in NC. Here’s what to expect
Tap to Pay is live at select North Carolina Walmart stores including Charlotte and Raleigh. Learn how touchless payments work and tips to protect your accounts.
Four Marines injured during ‘aviation mishap’ in rural North Carolina, USMC says
Military transport aircraft carrying U.S. Marines made “hard landing” and caught fire in Bladen County, NC, according to media reports. Four injured, USMS says.
NC’s State Health Plan sues Atrium, saying it can’t set plan members’ copays
The NC State Health Plan and state treasurer sued Atrium Health in Wake County, arguing Atrium can’t set copays and its program threatens coverage for 750,000 members.
Amtrak can drop you off at the 2026 NC State Fair from Charlotte. Here’s how
Travel from Charlotte to the North Carolina State Fair via Amtrak. See Piedmont and Carolinian schedules, ticket tips, CLT station info and special stops for the Lexington festival.
Sandwich chain in Charlotte earns ‘B’ grade for handwashing, debris violations
A Charlotte Jersey Mike’s scored 87.5% on Oct. 8: violations included incorrect handwashing, food at wrong temperatures, stacked wet dishes and cabinet debris.