May 2026
2 venomous spiders are active in North Carolina. Here’s how to spot them
Discover where black widows and brown recluses live in North Carolina, common bite signs, prevention tips for attics and garages, and when to get help.
NCDOT to expand chronically bottlenecked Lake Norman road, add sidewalks
The road will be widened to four lanes and include sidewalks, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Disease-carrying ‘kissing bugs’ are in NC. Info about the dangerous insects
Triatomine bugs can carry Chagas disease, but cases in NC are rare. Discover signs, long-term risks and simple steps to lower your chance of exposure.
Greg Biffle’s ex-wife sues driver’s estate, pilot’s estate for wrongful death
Nicole Biffle sues the estates of pilot Dennis Dutton and Greg Biffle, alleging negligence led to the Dec. 18 Cessna crash that killed Emma Biffle.
Dead dolphin had something eerie stuck in its esophagus, SC experts discover
Healthy looking bottlenose dolphin found dead on South Carolina beach had something strange stuck in its esophagus, necropsy reveals. Cause of death a mystery.
North Carolina is seeing a rise in anaphylactic red meat allergies. Why?
Researchers at UNC and CDC data show rising alpha-gal syndrome from lone star tick bites in NC, leading to varied reactions from hives to severe anaphylaxis.
NC ‘glamping’ destination ranks among the best in US — again. Why it’s special
Bryson City, North Carolina mountain destination makes USA Today list, wins award. Beloved, fan-favorite travel spot has camping, nature, comforts for visitors.
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.