NC braces for sweltering Fourth of July heat. Will the power grid hold up?
North Carolina heads into a blistering Fourth of July weekend with Raleigh hitting 107°F. Duke Energy says it’s prepared but urges conservation to reduce demand.
Man pulls sword and attacks during argument over dirty floors, NC sheriff says
Dispute over dirty floors in home ends with man pulling broadsword and attacking another man, North Carolina sheriff says. Victim hospitalized.
Months after viral video backlash, McDonald’s CEO joins Duke Board of Trustees
Duke University appoints McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski to its Board of Trustees; the alumnus will serve from 2026 to 2032 after a recent viral video backlash.
As July 4 weekend begins, NC forecasters warn of extreme heat, poor air quality
Forecasters in Raleigh issue extreme heat warning for northern North Carolina Piedmont, with record-breaking temperatures expected over the July 4 weekend.
New York Knicks’ Josh Hart Seemingly Shuts Down Taylor Swift Wedding Rumor
Josh Hart is seemingly putting a pin in speculation that the New York Knicks will be at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Dead roaches, flies & dirt: Worst Charlotte restaurant inspections in June
June inspections in Charlotte found multiple restaurants with B grades for violations like unclean utensils, food on floors, flies and lack of trained managers.
Can you be arrested for denying your pet vet care? Here’s what NC law says.
A Raleigh, NC, man was charged after refusing emergency surgery for his dog. Learn how North Carolina law treats denial of veterinary care as animal cruelty.
Firework or gunshot? How to tell them apart this Fourth of July in NC
Find out how to identify fireworks versus gunshots, what sounds to listen for, and fireworks rules in North Carolina to help keep celebrations safer.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Seen Upstate Ahead of Taylor Swift’s Wedding
As all eyes remain on New York City's Madison Square Garden, where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot this weekend, Blake Lively was spotted well away from the action.
Who will help the Hornets defend summer league championship? Here’s the roster
Save for Kon Knueppel, Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class is joins 2026 draftees Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson on Charlotte’s NBA Summer League roster.