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Elon University is now in control of Queens in Charlotte, accreditor says
Elon University now officially controls Queens University of Charlotte after accreditor approval, beginning integration and federal review this summer.
Latest delay in Charlotte for $700M Brooklyn Village plan involves new land deal
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.
Grilling on Fourth of July? How a Rock Hill area butcher shop fights high costs
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.
Robert Harrington becomes Charlotte mayor today. He’ll face 4 challenges right away
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.
Religious instruction, public schools and the NC budget: 5 things to know
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, rebuked over pantless claims, surfaces in Italy
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.
NC budget would give raises to officers — and cut hundreds of vacant positions
North Carolina’s budget proposes raises, step increases and bonuses for SBI, ALE, State Highway Patrol and correctional staff amid high vacancy rates.
Luxury townhomes to rise on Lake Norman peninsula. Prices start at $2.5 million.
A luxury townhome community will soon rise on a Lake Norman peninsula in the eastern Lincoln County community of Denver, its listing agent said Tuesday.
Deputy shoots at aggressive dog and bullet ricochets into home, NC sheriff says
Dog attack escalated to gunfire when a Cane Corso returned to the crime scene and tried to attack a deputy, North Carolina sheriff says. Two dogs confiscated.
NC lawmakers want to use AI to boost student performance. Will it help?
North Carolina lawmakers included $5 million in the state budget to pilot Khanmigo and MagicSchool AI tutoring programs for middle and high school students.