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Charlotte pizzeria named Top 50 in U.S. for third year in a row
Charlotte’s Pizza Baby lands in the Top 50 U.S. pizzas for the third year, celebrating community, New York‑style pies and a passion for serving the Queen City.
2 Charlotte men dead, 4 hurt in SC crash between Rock Hill and Lancaster: coroner
Two men from Charlotte died and four others hurt in a collision between two vehicles in Lancaster County east of Rock Hill, the S.C. Highway Patrol said.
Young alligator shows up in NC man’s pool and refuses to leave. ‘He’s got dibs’
Man discovers 3-foot-long alligator living in his fenced-in swimming pool near Southport, North Carolina, and it keeps returning despite being unwanted.
Winthrop poll: SC residents struggle with grocery prices, can’t afford to eat out
Winthrop Poll: nearly 67% in South Carolina find groceries hard to afford; 59% struggle with healthcare and 61% can't afford dining out, per new state survey.
A family-owned restaurant has been named the best soul food in Charlotte
Nana Morrison’s in Charlotte wins CharlotteFive readers’ choice best soul food, famous for fried fish, collards and generous portions. Home Style Kitchn is finalist.
Did all that rain help extreme drought in Charlotte region? Only a little
A month of May rain eased extreme drought to severe across Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston counties, but long-term deficits and water restrictions remain.
Rock Hill cuts bus service. Will Fort Mill-Charlotte CATS route be next to go?
Rock Hill ended its free My Ride electric bus service, directing riders to York County Access while commuters scramble to save the CATS 82X route to Charlotte.
Panthers’ Canales ‘fired up’ for 2025 draft pick’s opportunity in trenches
The Carolina Panthers are monitoring injuries for Bobby Brown and Turk Wharton. A 2025 draft pick will be asked to step up in the coming weeks in OTAs and minicamp.
Mecklenburg County commissioner says she needs a heart transplant
At-large Mecklenburg County Commissioner Yvette Townsend-Ingram said on Facebook she underwent open heart surgery in May 2026 and needs a heart transplant.
Charlotte restaurant, hookah bar finds new home months after abrupt closure
Red at 28th bar and lounge has relocated to North Charlotte after closing in Dilworth earlier this year. Expect elevated food, premium hookah and lounge vibes.