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4-star NC receiver is Gamecocks’ first commitment for 2028. What to know
Football recruit Joseph Gibbs a four-star prospect from North Carolina, makes a decision to commit to Shane Beamer and the USC Gamecocks for the 2028 class.
What will Charlotte do next in I-77 fight? New mayor answers questions on tolls
New Charlotte Mayor Robert Harrington says “time is of the essence” to figure out next steps on I 77 toll lanes after Gov. Josh Stein signed NC state budget.
Hunting down Charlotte restaurant deals, and a new coffee shop is coming soon
Queen's Feast Charlotte Restaurant Week returns July 24-Aug. 2 with $30-plus prix fixe deals at 120+ restaurants. Plus a new Concord coffee shop and Asheville dining.
What will Charlotte do next in I-77 fight? New mayor answers questions on tolls
New Charlotte Mayor Robert Harrington says “time is of the essence” to figure out next steps on I 77 toll lanes after Gov. Josh Stein signed NC state budget.
Most NC private school students now get a taxpayer-funded voucher to pay costs
Nearly three-quarters of NC private school students received taxpayer-funded vouchers in 2025-26, prompting debates over funding priorities and school oversight.
Why Shaw University is launching a new AI degree — in its divinity school
Shaw University Divinity School in Raleigh unveils a four-year EdD in Artificial Intelligence and Moral Agency to train pastoral professionals starting in 2027.
Most NC private school students now get a taxpayer-funded voucher to pay costs
Nearly three-quarters of NC private school students received taxpayer-funded vouchers in 2025-26, prompting debates over funding priorities and school oversight.
These are the 10 hottest restaurants in Asheville right now to try
Discover 10 hot restaurants in Asheville, NC—from Southern comfort at Biscuit Head to Spanish tapas at Cúrate and innovative newcomers like Ukiah and Good Hot Fish.
Cold front could drop Charlotte’s temperatures 10 degrees below normal, NWS says
Cold front headed to Charlotte, NC, could result in temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal for July, with less humidity, National Weather Service says.
Symphony Park renovations delayed, costs rise. Here’s the latest on the plans
Renovations for Symphony Park in CHarlotet at SouthPark Mall are delayed to mid-fall with higher costs; construction begins then and reopens after 12 months in 2027.