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NC legislators want criminal probe into DSS workers over Charlotte child’s death
NC House Oversight Committee wants DA Spencer Merriweather to consider charges against Mecklenburg social services employees over Dominique Moody death.
Here’s a look at Juneteenth events in the Charlotte region for 2026
As Charlotte communities prepare to honor Juneteenth, festivals, celebrations will bring people together to reflect on history, freedom and Black culture.
These are the best 10 Greek restaurants in Charlotte. Which is your favorite?
Help decide Charlotte’s best Greek restaurants. Vote in the CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice to pick the Top 5 from local favorites serving gyros, hummus and kebobs.
For years, rap success eluded this Charlotte ex-con. Then DaBaby came calling.
From Charlotte public housing projects to DaBaby’s Be More Grateful Festival stage, rapper Fetty P Franklin’s unlikely rise in hip-hop was years in the making.
Could the return of New World screwworm impact beef prices in NC? Expert opinion
US authorities confirm 6 cases in Texas & New Mexico, warn of potential beef supply impacts if containment fails. NC State expert on chance of parasite spread.
City confirms status of controversial east Charlotte data center hearing
City Council passed a 150-day moratorium on new data center developments. A hearing for the proposed Hood Road facility is delayed until at least November.
This beach ranks No. 1 in NC. Here’s what makes it an ‘idyllic’ getaway spot
Holden Beach was named the No. 1 beach in North Carolina. Relaxed, family-friendly vacation spot is a fan-favorite. Popular coastal towns won USA Today awards.
Black grime, incorrectly stored food: Latest Charlotte restaurant inspections
Mecklenburg County inspected at least 173 restaurants June 5-11; most earned A grades while one Charlotte eatery received a B for multiple food safety issues.
‘Above normal’ 105-degree heat index forecast for Charlotte region, NWS says
Heat and humidity in Charlotte area will be above normal Friday, creating dangerous conditions for anyone lingering too long in the sun, forecasters say.
We held a Pride festival in our small, conservative NC town
When I first opened the business in 2023, I wanted to be sure we weren’t rocking any boats when it came to things that might be viewed as political.