October 2026
25 best food vendors at the 2026 NC State Fair worth the trip to Raleigh
N&O readers chose their top most-loved, favorite places to eat food at 2026 North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh. Here’s where to find them on the fairgrounds.
‘Prepare, don’t panic.’ Isaias could bring NC mountain mudslides, 8 inches of rain
Charlotte flights and events were canceled as Isaias became a major hurricane in the Gulf packing what the National Hurricane Center said were 120-mph winds.
11-year-old Brexton Busch caps emotional tribute to his father Kyle in Charlotte
At Charlotte Motor Speedway, 11-year-old Brexton Busch drove his dad’s car, performed a burnout and bowed to fans during celebration for the late Kyle Busch.
11-year-old Brexton Busch caps emotional tribute to his father Kyle in Charlotte
At Charlotte Motor Speedway, 11-year-old Brexton Busch drove his dad’s car, performed a burnout and bowed to fans during celebration for the late Kyle Busch.
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.