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Charlotte burger chain expands with new Lake Norman restaurant. When does it open?
Harriet’s Hamburgers opens soon in Davidson’s Sadler Square, serving smashed-to-order Angus burgers, Beef Butter Fries cheese curds, and family limo packs.
Are you safe from lightning inside a car? 2 died by lightning in NC last year
Most deaths occur in the summer.
Overturned tractor trailer causes delays on I-485 inner loop in Matthews
An overturned tractor trailer closed the eastbound I-485 inner loop ramp at Highway 74 in Matthews near Union County, causing delays; scene remained active.
CMS wants to build housing in front of Garinger High. Teachers say ‘no thanks’
The high school’s staff was notified about the selection of their workplace for this project just hours before the board approved the leasing of the land.
‘Blindsided’: Charlotte church in Ballantyne YMCA was unaware of branch sale plan
Moments of Hope Church in Charlotte led by David Chadwick to buy Morrison YMCA, displacing Forest Hill Church after 15 years in Ballantyne, which he used to run
The Charlotte Hornets just traded away LaMelo Ball, and I’m all for it
The Charlotte Hornets traded away star point guard LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday, receiving Naz Reid and a draft-pick haul in return.
UNC Charlotte is removing one of its most iconic landmarks. It won’t put it back
UNC Charlotte will demolish the iconic Kennedy Building canopy due to drainage damage; the school scanned it digitally to guide future commemorative options.
Ballantyne’s crown jewel: The Morrison YMCA sale doesn’t add up | Opinion
This transaction is a failure of leadership and fiscal stewardship, and the facts behind it deserve more scrutiny than they have received. | Op-ed
Popular restaurant and lounge temporarily closes in Charlotte. ‘A brief pause’
Popular Charlotte restaurant LulaBelle’s announced a short break, asking the community for thoughts and prayers. The Southern comfort spot plans to reopen soon.
Fire in East Charlotte destroys eight apartments, forces people out
Fire at Delta Crossing Apartments in East Charlotte consumed multiple units and blocked exits; the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents as investigations continue.