May 2026
‘Impaired’ US Marine takes fire department truck, then crashes it, NC police say
20-year-old U.S. Marine from Ennis, Texas, had been drinking when he took a $60,000 fire department truck, then crashed into a pole, North Carolina police say.
Review: At 74, Sting took some unusual gambles in Charlotte. Did they pay off?
Concert review: Singer Sting brings solo greatest hits and The Police band songs to Truliant Amphitheater in Charlotte NC as part of 3.0 tour show. With setlist
Boat capsizes, throwing 4 people and a dog into ocean inlet, NC rescuers say
Four people and a dog found themselves adrift in a treacherous ocean inlet when a boat flipped off Oak Island on the North Carolina coast, rescuers say.
Charlotte spent over $1M fighting — then settling — Black firefighter lawsuits
Charlotte used more than $1 million from its risk management fund to fight and settle discrimination suits by Black firefighters, including Lance Patterson.
Carolina Panthers add Canales’ coaching mentor to replace longtime senior advisor
Carolina Panthers will have a new senior assistant aiding head coach Dave Canales in 2026. They’ve also said goodbye to an experienced voice in Jim Caldwell.
Where do NC midterm races stand? The latest from 2 new polls | Opinion
As Trump’s approval rating worsens, Democrats have increased their lead in some races. | Opinion
See Charlotte area water restrictions, punishments according to where you live
Learn how Charlotte, Concord, Monroe impose water limits, fine amounts, reporting options and rules for watering, car washes and pool refills during drought.
Charlotte spent over $1M fighting — then settling — Black firefighter lawsuits
Charlotte used more than $1 million from its risk management fund to fight and settle discrimination suits by Black firefighters, including Lance Patterson.
Former NC State basketball star to coach high school team in Cabarrus County
Former Concord High and NC State basketball player Ishua Benjamin will be the new head boys’ basketball coach at West Cabarrus High School
Arkansas man dies in waters off NC’s Outer Banks, National Park Service says
Robert Sloan Scroggin, 41, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died May 13 in a water-related mishap at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the National Park Service says.