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The road will be widened to four lanes and include sidewalks, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Triatomine bugs can carry Chagas disease, but cases in NC are rare. Discover signs, long-term risks and simple steps to lower your chance of exposure.

Nicole Biffle sues the estates of pilot Dennis Dutton and Greg Biffle, alleging negligence led to the Dec. 18 Cessna crash that killed Emma Biffle.

Healthy looking bottlenose dolphin found dead on South Carolina beach had something strange stuck in its esophagus, necropsy reveals. Cause of death a mystery.

Researchers at UNC and CDC data show rising alpha-gal syndrome from lone star tick bites in NC, leading to varied reactions from hives to severe anaphylaxis.

Bryson City, North Carolina mountain destination makes USA Today list, wins award. Beloved, fan-favorite travel spot has camping, nature, comforts for visitors.

The water fatality of the 16-year-old NC boy is the second death on Lake Wylie in York County SC in less than two weeks.

Catch the latest Charlotte restaurant openings, including authentic Latin American dishes at Sonrisa, Vietnamese noodle bowls at Pho Steele Creek and more.

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.