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At South 21 Drive In (3101 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte), classic Super Boy burgers, potato salad and warm apple pie deliver big flavor without a big price.

Charlotte's SouthPark mall and Manolo's Bakery are nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Here's how to vote before deadlines next month.

Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students could not finish end-of-grade tests Thursday due to platform and server disruptions; families will get updated schedules.

El Tropico on N. Tryon St. and Red Lobster in Pineville scored 87 for sanitation May 22–28, with violations from flying pests to broken plumbing and incorrect food storage.

Famous Toastery at 2400 Park Rd in Charlotte has permanently closed. The all-day breakfast chain didn’t renew its lease as it shifts its focus to other markets.

Gwendolyn White is accused of attempted first degree murder after she allegedly shot two attorneys outside the downtown Wake County courthouse in Raleigh, NC.

17-year-old faces multiple felony charges in connection with May 21 shooting at Charlotte Walmart, a warrant says. Another teen was wounded, police say.

Kushi Gottimukkala of Morrisville finished fourth at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., narrowly missing the title after a strong run.

Fordham Institute finds North Carolina ranked 48th for teacher union strength, with membership down from 49% to 21% since 2012 amid protests in Raleigh.

Joe and Katy Kindred, with Craig Deihl, are opening Deepwell on Main Street in Mooresville, a New Orleans–style steakhouse featuring W8 Ranch Wagyu and dry-aged steaks.