Charlotte’s 30 best nachos spots need your vote — plus free oysters
Vote in the CharlotteFive Readers' Choice nachos contest, check out a Ballantyne deli review, snag free oysters at Fin & Fino and plan Restaurant Week.
‘Explosive’ parasitic infection cases continue rising in NC, across the US
CDC reports hundreds of cyclosporiasis cases across the U.S.; Michigan and New York lead counts. Find hospitalization data, causes and how to avoid infection.
Duke Energy, state officials reach settlement in NC electric rate hike case
Duke Energy Carolinas and the Public Staff reached partial settlements in the North Carolina rate case, lowering projected costs while hearings continue in Raleigh.
14-year-old boy shot man mowing the lawn in rural North Carolina, sheriff says
Man was shot while mowing the lawn and the suspect is a 14-year-old boy who lives in the neighborhood, North Carolina sheriff says. Boy in custody.
The Hornets are ESPY finalists. Here’s what earned them a chance at the award
Hornets are finalists for ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year for their efforts after Hurricane Helene. Award spotlights pro teams helping communities.
2 NC college towns rank among the nation’s best hidden gems to visit. Here’s why
Where’s the best college town? Kayak names Chapel Hill and Boone, NC top hidden gem vacation destinations to visit in US for campuses, food, hotel prices.
After ‘teen takovers,’ county government hosts events with basketball, DJ
Mecklenburg County is hosting Teen Summer Jams Fridays at Eastway Regional Recreation Center for ages 13–18 with music, basketball and games. Limited spots; register now.
Neighbor broke into woman’s home to torment her cat, North Carolina warrant says
A 66-year-old man charged with animal cruelty after being accused of breaking into the home of a neighbor to torment her kitten, North Carolina sheriff says.
Crater found on NC beach was a dangerous stunt that broke the law, NC police say
The discovery of a crater-sized hole at Sunset Beach, North Carolina, prompts warning from police that digging huge holes in the sand is illegal and dangerous.
Who will serve in U.S. Senate after Lindsey Graham’s sudden death? What we know
Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary senator for South Carolina until a special primary and general election decide Lindsey Graham’s successor.