A national survey ranked commute times in North Carolina cities Mooresville, Wake Forest and Hillsborough among worst in the US, leading to feelings of burnout.

Ann Marie’s, a burger and fries concept from Chef Renaldo Norris, opened May 5 in Northwest Charlotte. Expect smashburgers, wings, loaded fries and more.

Bruegger’s Bagels and Caribou Coffee are going out of business at the Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte. No reason for the closure was given.

Mecklenburg County Manager Mike Bryant pitched county commissioners budget with no property tax increase. Budget fully funds Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ask.

Habibi Lebanon Bar & Grill has been in “high demand” since opening on South Main Street in Davidson, owner says, but a road project is keeping diners away.

The Senate Majority PAC reserved $31M in TV ads — 41% of cash it has on hand — to support Roy Cooper in the North Carolina Senate race against Michael Whatley.

Indian Land rezoning request proposes 7 Brew coffee shop near Charlotte Highway, adding the first Rock Hill area location near the viral Indian Land drink spot.

The South Carolina Health Department reports a tuberculosis exposure at Pleasant Knoll Middle School in Fort Mill and is working with the district on testing.

Duke Energy found no potentially toxic algae at a 55-acre site on Lake Norman in Mooresville where a resident recently reported its presence to the state.

Driver in stolen vehicle targeted two police officers, prompting them to fire shots at the car, North Carolina police say. The driver escaped after crashing.