October 2026

Carowinds closed Fury 325 and Thunder Striker after a fatal fall on Six Flags Over Georgia’s Goliath. Park details, ride histories, and upcoming SCarowinds hours.

The new First Watch in Concord more than 210 people, offers seasonal made-to-order breakfast and lunch classics, and is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Mecklenburg County’s three congressional races are not particularly competitive, but they are occurring in a consequential moment.

The Charlotte City Council approved a raise for City Manager Marcus Jones during a closed session meeting in August. It was lower than previous raises.

Argument led woman to drive 4.5 miles along highway with her boyfriend hanging onto hood of her car, North Carolina sheriff says. She is charged, officials say.

One of North Carolina’s oldest county fairs was forced to close early after widespread brawling teens overwhelmed police, Winston-Salem investigators say.

After less than a year in uptown Charlotte, Dank Bowls has shuttered its takeout concept. The brand will keep offering home delivery and meal prep services.

Mecklenburg breaks ground on redesigned Latta Place years after closing former plantation on Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville after Juneteenth controversy.

Mecklenburg County’s three congressional races are not particularly competitive, but they are occurring in a consequential moment.

CMS board will revisit an 18-page report on Crystal Hill’s investigation, discuss reforms and accountability, and hear public remarks about Stephanie Sneed.