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.
Octapharma to shift 300 jobs from Charlotte and invest $1.5 billion in Rock Hill
Swiss biopharma Octapharma will build a U.S. headquarters and plasma manufacturing hub in Rock Hill, York County, adding 1,200 jobs, moving 300 from Charlotte.
More New World screwworm has been detected. Latest updates for NC
Screwworm resurfaces in Texas; low risk to North Carolina if infected animals are quarantined. Find guidance for pet treatment, cattle impacts and reporting contacts.
Favorite Charlotte spots close, and foodies hunt for a tasty broth
Boss Hog BBQ closes after 36 years, Uncle's shutters in Plaza Midwood, NoDa Company Store rebrands as Relic and a hospital broth goes viral.
Brothers stole thousands of dollars in candy and coffee from NC stores, feds say
Two Romanian brothers stole thousands of dollars in candy, coffee, energy drinks and baby formula from NC warehouse clubs, prosecutors in Charlotte said.
Charlotte community center closes from power outage as heatwave hits Queen City
Valerie C. Woodard Community Services Center in west Charlotte closed after a power outage; Mecklenburg County directs residents to other centers and online help.
Suburban Charlotte manufacturer has abruptly laid off over 60 workers
Sixty-three employees were laid off immediately at Barrette Outdoor Living in Salisbury near Charlotte, citing revenue decline and an economic downturn.
Does NC legislature value teacher experience? Educators react to pay raises
CMS educators praise higher entry salaries under the North Carolina budget but warn 5–6% raises for veterans fall short amid rising living costs in Charlotte.