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Dad encouraged his 15-year-old to have sex with 34-year-old man, NC sheriff says
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.
SBI wants license-plate scanners covering ‘all entrances and exits’ to NC
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 release 2026 NFL schedule. Here’s where and when they play
Carolina Panthers host nine home games in NFL regular season scheudle, including Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens. Panthers in prime time 3 times.
Could ACC football championship game in Charlotte vanish due to playoff changes?
College football 24-team playoff system gaining momentum. If NCAA chooses 24-team CFP, conference title games, including ACC championship, could disappear.
Did Duke basketball just find its next star walk-on? Davidson Day grad hopes so
Former Lake Norman and Davidson Day guard Nick Arnold will join Duke as a preferred walk-on. The unranked senior drew praise for effort and academics.
SBI wants license-plate scanners covering ‘all entrances and exits’ to NC
The SBI wants license plate scanners on all entrances and exits to North Carolina, expanding a pilot program amid privacy concerns and local pushback.
Gunfire in the middle of the night kills one person, wounds a second, CMPD says
911 call just before 2 a.m. leads police to two people with gunshot wounds, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say. One has died, and the other remains hospitalized.
CMPD raids east Charlotte gambling arcade, seizes nearly $40,000 and 62 devices
CMPD searched 999 Arcade on East Independence Boulevard, seizing $37,983, 62 fish gambling devices, firearms and electronics during an undercover probe.
Carolina Panthers release 2026 NFL schedule. Here’s where and when they play
Carolina Panthers host nine home games in NFL regular season scheudle, including Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens. Panthers in prime time 3 times.
Growth jolt: Charlotte added more people over the past year than any other US city
Census estimates show Charlotte added 20,700+ residents from 2024–25 while Fort Mill, York and other Charlotte suburbs posted the region’s fastest growth rates.