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New details in Kyle Busch’s death, commissioner’s transplant: Top CLT stories
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.
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.
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles could stay in office beyond planned resignation date
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles told the City Council she will stay in office until they’ve found her replacement, even if that means serving beyond her June 30 exit.
Stanley Cup Final schedule announced for winner of Hurricanes-Canadiens series
When is Stanley Cup Final? When is SCF Game 1? NHL released Stanley Cup Final playoff schedule scenarios if Carolina or Montreal win Eastern Conference Final.
Charlotte pizzeria named Top 50 in U.S. for third year in a row
Charlotte’s Pizza Baby lands in the Top 50 U.S. pizzas for the third year, celebrating community, New York‑style pies and a passion for serving the Queen City.
2 Charlotte men dead, 4 hurt in SC crash between Rock Hill and Lancaster: coroner
Two men from Charlotte died and four others hurt in a collision between two vehicles in Lancaster County east of Rock Hill, the S.C. Highway Patrol said.
Young alligator shows up in NC man’s pool and refuses to leave. ‘He’s got dibs’
Man discovers 3-foot-long alligator living in his fenced-in swimming pool near Southport, North Carolina, and it keeps returning despite being unwanted.
Winthrop poll: SC residents struggle with grocery prices, can’t afford to eat out
Winthrop Poll: nearly 67% in South Carolina find groceries hard to afford; 59% struggle with healthcare and 61% can't afford dining out, per new state survey.
A family-owned restaurant has been named the best soul food in Charlotte
Nana Morrison’s in Charlotte wins CharlotteFive readers’ choice best soul food, famous for fried fish, collards and generous portions. Home Style Kitchn is finalist.
Did all that rain help extreme drought in Charlotte region? Only a little
A month of May rain eased extreme drought to severe across Charlotte, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Gaston counties, but long-term deficits and water restrictions remain.