After a tough stint at North Carolina, Gio Lopez is settling into Wake Forest's offense in Winston-Salem, embracing a chance to showcase his running skills.

Nat Geo crowned a Steele Creek shop the world's best ice cream, Charlotte's nachos ballot is open and two new restaurants debut this month.

Cabarrus County approved a four-site early voting plan that excludes Midland and removes Sunday voting after weeks of debate and state auditor involvement.

Play of Hannes Steinbach, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun and Michael Ajayi stuck out for Hornets at NBA Las Vegas Summer League.

The last Midtown Sundries is 20 miles from uptown Charlotte. Plus, Plaza Midwood's Lorem Ipsum bar closes and a NC brewery lands on Yelp's top 25.

The Durham-based Coastal Plain League will field one of its collegiate wood bat teams at Mooresville’s renovated Moor Park next year, league officials said.

Jack Roney died unexpectedly in Raleigh at 39. The N.C. State swim alum first won as a state champion at Myers Park High School in Charlotte; coach Mimi Goudes.

NC State coach Dave Doeren awarded Duke Scott the No. 1 jersey for leadership, work ethic and playmaking after a breakout season and strong academic showing.

Dustin Swinehart sues Tepper Sports & Entertainment for wrongful termination and gender bias and alleges unfair treatment of men and women in Charlotte FC.

American Eagle will invest $41 million to open a Salisbury NC distribution hub, creating 200+ jobs in Rowan County and boosting the Charlotte region economy.