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The 2026 MLS All-Star jersey debuts for the 30th game in Charlotte. Match at Bank of America Stadium on July 29 will pit MLS All-Stars vs. Liga MX stars.

Discover when bioluminescent phytoplankton glow in North Carolina waters, safety tips for night viewing and how wind and darkness affect sightings.

Open Space Institute bought 560 acres in York County South Carolina near Charlotte in June. The county saw other million-dollar property sales across Rock Hill.

Head of North Carolina charity pleaded guilty to using more than $400,000 in donations for online gambling bets, Lincoln County sheriff says. Man gets prison.

Frozen GreenWise IQF blueberries from San Carlos, Chile sold at Publix are recalled for E. coli risk; check lot 60401 and best-by Feb 9, 2028. Avoid consumption.

A tree crashed onto a home in Huntersville, leaving someone seriously injured and trapped, Huntersville Fire Department officials say.

Volatile storm that crossed Charlotte in middle of the night left 3 homes in flames. Each was hit by lightning, Charlotte Fire Department says.

Gov. Josh Stein signed state budget into law despite opposition to I 77 toll lanes provision. Charlotte, Mecklenburg County would owe NCDOT millions under law.

North Carolina’s new budget adds raises for correctional and probation officers, but officials say more funding is needed to recruit and retain staff.

Coby White is confident the Hornets will be just fine following the trades involving LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges.