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Publix could open in Charlotte in University area at The Commons at Chancellor Park, relocating Dollar Tree and redeveloping the 8101 University City Blvd. site

A York County magistrate judge jailed Justin Bennett for not paying court fines. Bennett claims he was stopped by police because he is a Democratic candidate.

Elon University now officially controls Queens University of Charlotte after accreditor approval, beginning integration and federal review this summer.

Two parcels in Brooklyn Village, uptown Charlotte, sold to First & Early for $24.3M amid ownership shifts and ongoing delays for the long-stalled redevelopment.

The Meat Center in Lancaster, SC, near Rock Hill draws shoppers from nearby towns with Certified Angus Beef, weekly bundle deals and low per‑pound prices.

From data centers to the I-77 expansion, Harrington will inherit a list of generational decisions from Mayor Vi Lyles as she heads into an early retirement.

North Carolina budget packages school funding with policy shifts including weekly religious instruction release, K-8 license expansion, increased teacher supplements.

Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney is still under fire over claims of being pantless at Town Hall with a woman present, takes a break, vacations in Italy.

North Carolina’s budget proposes raises, step increases and bonuses for SBI, ALE, State Highway Patrol and correctional staff amid high vacancy rates.