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Excelsior Club demolished in west Charlotte, as another historic building falls
West Charlotte landmark Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road demolition has begun to clear path for $8.3 million redevelopment of historic Black nightlife site.
UCPS says viral video about Marvin Ridge American flag denial is a misunderstanding
A Marvin Ridge parent’s viral post after her son’s American flag parking spot was denied sparked debate; Union County Public Schools later approved the original design.
Honeywell Technologies completes first acquisition after spin-offs for $1.8B
Honeywell Technologies in Charlotte completed all-cash $1.8 billion acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies, expanding refining, renewable fuels.
Wake Forest aims to find ‘best version’ of Gio Lopez after disappointing UNC stint
After a tough stint at North Carolina, Gio Lopez is settling into Wake Forest's offense in Winston-Salem, embracing a chance to showcase his running skills.
World’s best ice cream, nachos voting and buzzy Charlotte openings
Nat Geo crowned a Steele Creek shop the world's best ice cream, Charlotte's nachos ballot is open and two new restaurants debut this month.
Why Cabarrus County rejected Midland early voting site despite NC auditor request
Cabarrus County approved a four-site early voting plan that excludes Midland and removes Sunday voting after weeks of debate and state auditor involvement.
What should we take away from Hornets’ NBA Las Vegas Summer League run?
Play of Hannes Steinbach, Liam McNeeley, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Tidjane Salaun and Michael Ajayi stuck out for Hornets at NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
Popular Plaza Midwood bar closes + why is there only one Midtown Sundries left?
The last Midtown Sundries is 20 miles from uptown Charlotte. Plus, Plaza Midwood's Lorem Ipsum bar closes and a NC brewery lands on Yelp's top 25.
Durham-based baseball league to field team at refurbished Mooresville stadium
The Durham-based Coastal Plain League will field one of its collegiate wood bat teams at Mooresville’s renovated Moor Park next year, league officials said.
Charlotte, Raleigh communities rally to support family of late swimmer Jack Roney
Jack Roney died unexpectedly in Raleigh at 39. The N.C. State swim alum first won as a state champion at Myers Park High School in Charlotte; coach Mimi Goudes.