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This week in Charlotte: Population jumps, Panthers open 2026 at home, worst NC off-ramp and a log cabin company closure affecting 50 buyers, some from NC.

Fatal SUV crash involving fleeing armed robbery suspect reveals driver is a 71-year-old man, North Carolina police say. A Walgreens was robbed, officials say.

This week in Charlotte: Population jumps, Panthers open 2026 at home, worst NC off-ramp and a log cabin company closure affecting 50 buyers, some from NC.

A Mecklenburg County inspection gave a Charlotte-area restaurant a B for issues including incorrectly stored meat, spider webs and an unapproved pesticide.

We sampled Italo in Charlotte ahead of opening — tagliatelle ragu, linguini vongole, pillowy gnocchi and gelato sundae deliver memorable Italian flavors.

These are North Carolina’s most used baby names in 2025 — Charlotte rises while Olivia and Liam remain decade favorites. See complete SSA baby name list online.

CMPD searched 999 Arcade on East Independence Boulevard, seizing $37,983, 62 fish gambling devices, firearms and electronics during an undercover probe.

Parent of a 15-year-old girl encouraged her to have sex with 34-year-old man, North Carolina sheriff says. Two members of teen’s family arrested, sheriff says.

The SBI wants license plate scanners on all entrances and exits to North Carolina, expanding a pilot program amid privacy concerns and local pushback.

Carolina Panthers host nine home games in NFL regular season scheudle, including Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens. Panthers in prime time 3 times.