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Longtime Carolina Panthers lineman Brady Christensen has been cleared for contact. Now, he’ll weigh his free agency future, including a potential reunion.

Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s $34B budget. Teachers get retroactive raises in their next paychecks; one-time bonuses are expected in mid- to late-October.

A Charlotte reporter hunts for the city's spiciest dish, plus the Outer Banks and Skylight Inn earn national recognition in today's CharlotteFive recap.

NC State mourns former swimmer and assistant coach Jack Roney at age of 39. A GoFundMe is raising support for his wife Maresa and their five children in Charlotte.

Cornelius, Davidson and Waxhaw have all updated their e-bike ordinances. Here’s what changed, why they’re acting now and what Charlotte could do next.

Carolyn Hax for Thu, 09 Jul 2026

There’s a clear divide between the candidate preferences of those with affordability concerns and those without. | Opinion

A York County funding shift could derail the $1.5B Octapharma HQ in Rock Hill, jeopardizing 1,500+ high-paying jobs and sparking city-county incentive showdown.

Over 100 U.S. cases of cyclospora since May 1. Most recover without care; know signs like watery diarrhea, when to seek help, and how to clean produce.

MLS revealed the full 26‑player All‑Star squad, featuring stars like Lionel Messi and Son Heung‑Min, plus three Charlotte FC selections for the Charlotte game.