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Duke University appoints McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski to its Board of Trustees; the alumnus will serve from 2026 to 2032 after a recent viral video backlash.

Forecasters in Raleigh issue extreme heat warning for northern North Carolina Piedmont, with record-breaking temperatures expected over the July 4 weekend.

Josh Hart is seemingly putting a pin in speculation that the New York Knicks will be at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.

June inspections in Charlotte found multiple restaurants with B grades for violations like unclean utensils, food on floors, flies and lack of trained managers.

A Raleigh, NC, man was charged after refusing emergency surgery for his dog. Learn how North Carolina law treats denial of veterinary care as animal cruelty.

Find out how to identify fireworks versus gunshots, what sounds to listen for, and fireworks rules in North Carolina to help keep celebrations safer.

As all eyes remain on New York City's Madison Square Garden, where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot this weekend, Blake Lively was spotted well away from the action.

Save for Kon Knueppel, Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class is joins 2026 draftees Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson on Charlotte’s NBA Summer League roster.

Swiss biopharma Octapharma will build a U.S. headquarters and plasma manufacturing hub in Rock Hill, York County, adding 1,200 jobs, moving 300 from Charlotte.

Screwworm resurfaces in Texas; low risk to North Carolina if infected animals are quarantined. Find guidance for pet treatment, cattle impacts and reporting contacts.