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Charlotte teen dies at Lake Wylie in second York County water fatality in 2 weeks
The water fatality of the 16-year-old NC boy is the second death on Lake Wylie in York County SC in less than two weeks.
3 Charlotte restaurants announced openings this week. Here’s when & what to know
Catch the latest Charlotte restaurant openings, including authentic Latin American dishes at Sonrisa, Vietnamese noodle bowls at Pho Steele Creek and more.
I tried the food at one of Charlotte’s oldest restaurants. What I got for $25
At South 21 Drive In (3101 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte), classic Super Boy burgers, potato salad and warm apple pie deliver big flavor without a big price.
Two Charlotte favorites are up for national USA Today awards. Here’s what to know
Charlotte's SouthPark mall and Manolo's Bakery are nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Here's how to vote before deadlines next month.
‘Server disruptions’ hinder end-of-grade testing in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students could not finish end-of-grade tests Thursday due to platform and server disruptions; families will get updated schedules.
Fire ant spray, meat storage issues: Latest Charlotte restaurant inspections
El Tropico on N. Tryon St. and Red Lobster in Pineville scored 87 for sanitation May 22–28, with violations from flying pests to broken plumbing and incorrect food storage.
All-day brunch spot quietly closes in Dilworth after 15 years. Here’s why
Famous Toastery at 2400 Park Rd in Charlotte has permanently closed. The all-day breakfast chain didn’t renew its lease as it shifts its focus to other markets.
Accused shooter’s ‘folk hero’ narrative spread fast. Records show years of warning signs.
Gwendolyn White is accused of attempted first degree murder after she allegedly shot two attorneys outside the downtown Wake County courthouse in Raleigh, NC.
17-year-old accused of attempted murder at Charlotte Walmart, warrant says
17-year-old faces multiple felony charges in connection with May 21 shooting at Charlotte Walmart, a warrant says. Another teen was wounded, police say.
North Carolina student comes close to winning National Spelling Bee
Kushi Gottimukkala of Morrisville finished fourth at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., narrowly missing the title after a strong run.