At Blanche confirmation hearing, the old Thom Tillis returns with a whimper | Opinion
Tillis’ reservations — and his newfound backbone — seem to have disappeared in familiar fashion. | Opinion
Gaston County gives school district $5M as it faced another round of layoffs
Gaston County commissioners voted 4-3 to add $5 million to school funding, boosting teacher pay, covering benefits and keeping W.B. Beam Intermediate open one more year.
NC woman in Florida asks deputy for directions, gets charged with DUI, sheriff says
North Carolina woman suspected of drunk driving in Florida delivers herself to deputies when she stops to ask a deputy for directions, Florida sheriff says.
Wells Fargo signals more layoffs ahead for bank workers in latest efficiency move
Wells Fargo posted higher Q2 revenue and net interest income while shrinking headcount for the 24th straight quarter and boosting tech and advisor hiring.
You’re outta there! Fans fume after popular baseball team ejected from Mooresville stadium
Fans are fuming after the co-owner of the Mooresville Spinners collegiate league baseball team said the town barred it from playing in the town’s new stadium.
CMPD makes its case for teen curfew change as tool to ‘keep our youth safe’
CMPD reviews teen takeovers, curfew proposals and youth programs in Charlotte as midyear data shows mixed crime trends and a rise in teen firearms.
ACC football is revising its tiebreaker system — and preparing for more change
The ACC will use a new football tiebreaker emphasizing “body of work” to break ties in 2026. Charlotte hosts the 2026 championship game at 12 noon on Dec. 5.
Former Gaston County teacher sues after district fired her over Charlie Kirk post
A Gaston County teacher sued the school district claiming her firing over a Facebook comment about Charlie Kirk violated her First Amendment rights.
New call for extras for ABC show filming in NC. Here’s when and the pay
New casting call seeks actors for ABC drama filming season 2 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Here’s the pay and how to apply to be an extra on the series.
‘We all lose’ if Octapharma’s $1.5 billion deal in Rock Hill collapses, exec warns
Octapharma says Rock Hill and York County must resolve a tax incentive dispute to secure 1,500 jobs and a $1.5B headquarters project at Palmetto Research Park.