Read today’s Edition

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 faces multiple felony charges in connection with May 21 shooting at Charlotte Walmart, a warrant says. Another teen was wounded, police say.

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.

Fordham Institute finds North Carolina ranked 48th for teacher union strength, with membership down from 49% to 21% since 2012 amid protests in Raleigh.

Joe and Katy Kindred, with Craig Deihl, are opening Deepwell on Main Street in Mooresville, a New Orleans–style steakhouse featuring W8 Ranch Wagyu and dry-aged steaks.

Fordham Institute finds North Carolina ranked 48th for teacher union strength, with membership down from 49% to 21% since 2012 amid protests in Raleigh.

County commissioners delayed decision on Atrium Health plan for 90 days for public feedback, but transfer agreement and articles of incorporation won’t change.

Joe and Katy Kindred, with Craig Deihl, are opening Deepwell on Main Street in Mooresville, a New Orleans–style steakhouse featuring W8 Ranch Wagyu and dry-aged steaks.

The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte will open Sweet July Cafe, Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule in uptown Charlotte in 2026, led by Ayesha Curry, Stephen Curry and Michael Mina.

Kyle Busch's cause of death, a county commissioner's heart transplant need and an airport labor fight lead Charlotte news on May 28, 2026.