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Large alligator calmly walked house to house like a stray dog, NC officials say
9-foot alligator spent Memorial Day calmly wandering neighborhood in Southport, North Carolina, prompting police department to cart it away.
Yachts, jets and women: NC billionaire Greg Lindberg to pay for billions he stole
Greg Lindberg sentenced to over 19 years for one of the biggest insurance frauds, using funds on jets, yachts and women and trying to bribe NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey.
Journalism veteran returns to NC to lead Charlotte Observer newsroom
The Charlotte Observer newspaper in NC announced its new top editor will be Matt Leclercq
No swimming in Lake Wylie after wastewater overflow; crews testing bacteria level
Residents told to avoid Lake Wylie after a 123-gallon wastewater overflow near Lochmere Road; crews are testing water for bacteria before lifting the advisory.
An Italian restaurant is closing in Dilworth. Here’s what will take its place.
Ardente Kitchen from Mano Bella owners brings Roman-inspired dishes, local farm produce, a market of Italian staples, and dine-in service to Dilworth this summer.
New uptown Charlotte restaurant blends ‘bold, diverse cuisines of Latin America’
Sonrisa is now open at Brevard Court in Uptown Charlotte, serving coastal ceviches, tacos, arepas and Peruvian chicken, plus with build-your-own bowls.
A popular hot chicken restaurant is coming to 5 new spots in the Charlotte area
A fast-growing Dave’s Hot Chicken will open in Steele Creek and add locations in Pineville, High Point, Mooresville and Indian Land with spicy tenders and sides.
Landslide, sinkhole, flooding reported along US 74 in western NC, county says
Days of heavy rain cause a landslide, sinkhole, and flooding along U.S. 74A in western North Carolina, prompting sections to be closed, county officials say.
Why the James Comey trial over NC seashells photo is now pushed to fall
Former FBI director James Comey’s North Carolina trial over a seashell photo prosecutors say threatened President Trump has been delayed until October.
Journalism veteran to lead Charlotte Observer newsroom
The Charlotte Observer newspaper in NC announced its new top editor will be Matt Leclercq