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Man trying to rescue child has gone missing in Atlantic off North Carolina, North Topsail Beach officials say. The child was recovered by another family member.

Interstate 277 to close inside lanes near South Boulevard, in both directions as workers rebuild the center median for the Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge.

Ben Crump met with Cherrie Moore’s family at City of God Family Worship Center in Shelby after video showed former officer Karson Hyder punching Moore.

Charlotte remains in “severe drought” on the U.S. Drought Monitor map despite high rainfall amounts in May, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.

Antivenom for copperhead bites can cost tens of thousands in North Carolina. See how vial price, dosing and insurance influence out-of-pocket expenses and aid programs.

Roy Cooper just announced the first TV ad of the campaign so far. What about others? | Opinion

Court docs accused Hornets player LaMelo Ball of running over kid’s foot outside Spectrum Center. Family wants $3.75 million in upcoming Charlotte trial.

Meet DJ Simmons, the new transportation reporter at The Charlotte Observer, reporting on Charlotte transit issues.

Explore Charlotte’s oldest Greek restaurants — from South Blvd to West Morehead — serving gyros, salads, Zeus burger and time-tested Greek favorites.

Charlotte transit system CATS has struggled with driver safety for years. Some operators work in fear whether they’ve been physically attacked or threatened.