Most NC private school students now get a taxpayer-funded voucher to pay costs
Nearly three-quarters of NC private school students received taxpayer-funded vouchers in 2025-26, prompting debates over funding priorities and school oversight.
These are the 10 hottest restaurants in Asheville right now to try
Discover 10 hot restaurants in Asheville, NC—from Southern comfort at Biscuit Head to Spanish tapas at Cúrate and innovative newcomers like Ukiah and Good Hot Fish.
Cold front could drop Charlotte’s temperatures 10 degrees below normal, NWS says
Cold front headed to Charlotte, NC, could result in temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal for July, with less humidity, National Weather Service says.
Symphony Park renovations delayed, costs rise. Here’s the latest on the plans
Renovations for Symphony Park in CHarlotet at SouthPark Mall are delayed to mid-fall with higher costs; construction begins then and reopens after 12 months in 2027.
‘More than talented.’ 14 CMS students turn internships into full-time city jobs
CMS graduates joined Charlotte departments in public safety data analytics, GIS mapping and IT through training and career coaching from the City.
WNBA player, sister team up for new neighborhood coffee shop coming to Concord
1122 Coffee Company, founded by sisters Kayla McBride and Karlee McBride-Webber, is a cozy, living room-style cafe opening soon in downtown Concord, NC.
Six notable injuries to monitor ahead of Carolina Panthers training camp
The Carolina Panthers have a few notable injuries to monitor during the summer. Turk Wharton and Ickey Ekwonu are among the players recovering from surgeries.
Japanese-owned factory near Charlotte is closing, laying off over 280 workers
Nippon Electric Glass of Japan will close Shelby facility near Charlotte, laying off 282 workers, restructuring U.S. glass fiber operations in North Carolina.
Site of notorious fort tied to Trail of Tears being given to Cherokee, NC town says
Site of Army fort that served as a starting point for notorious Trail of Tears in North Carolina being transferred to Eastern Band of Cherokee, town says.
Charlotte transportation committee rejects rail stop despite community push
Charlotte’s MPTA committee voted against adding a West Craighead station to the Red Line, citing funding risks and federal grant concerns for the project.