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Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Latest updates
North Carolina logged 135 Vibrio cases in 2025, including a death from flesh-eating infection. Here's how the bacteria spreads and who's at risk.
More NC school districts going ‘rogue’ to defy the calendar law. See which ones
A record 33 North Carolina school districts plan to start school in early August despite the state calendar law, prompting legal and local debate over enforcement.
NC red meat allergy cases are rising due to tick bites. Here’s what to know
Alpha-gal syndrome cases are climbing in North Carolina as lone star tick populations grow. Here's what to know about the red meat allergy.
Top alcohol distributor closing Charlotte, Raleigh sites and laying off over 50
Republic National is closing Charlotte and Raleigh alcohol distribution facilities in NC, and laying off 53 workers in a broad restructuring and asset sale.
NC may require schools to let students miss class for religious instruction
Senate Bill 1006 would mandate NC public schools adopt policies allowing one hour a week of released time for private religious instruction.
‘Super dope’ nominees announced for 2026 Stellar Upfront Awards in Charlotte
The Stellar Upfront Awards announced 2026 nominees in uptown Charlotte ahead of the Aug. 15 ceremony at Spectrum Center celebrating gospel music.
Let’s be clear about the value of an American Airlines hub in Charlotte | Opinion
Charlotte economist: The broader case being made against the hub itself overlooks what the hub has meant for the Charlotte region. | Opinion
Banana Ball comes to Charlotte this week. Can I still get tickets?
Charlotte hosts Banana Ball World Tour games at Truist Field this June. Tickets are sold out; beware resale scams and learn about VIP options and livestreams.
Hough High rallies around football coach after cardiac arrest leaves him in ICU
Hough High’s assistant football coach Darius “Coach DJ” Jones in Charlotte ICU on ECMO after heart attack/cardiac arrest. How to donate to his GoFundMe.
Person dead in fatal west Charlotte shooting near home, CMPD investigating
CMPD is investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon in the 3970 block of Bristol Avenue on west Charlotte; one person was pronounced dead by MEDIC.