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These NC towns rank among the nation’s best places to live. Here’s why
Raleigh-area towns Cary, Apex & Charlotte suburb Huntersville, North Carolina rank among top cities to call home. US News studied jobs, costs, quality of life.
Jail North will reopen to manage overcrowding from ‘Iryna’s Law’: Sheriff McFadden
Charlotte, NC juvenile jail will reopen in August 2026 to house extra inmates after “Iryna’s Law” overcrowded uptown’s jail, Sheriff Garry McFadden said.
Charlotte today: Maman bakery opens, new surveillance video in shooting
Top Charlotte stories May 20, 2026: Manor Theatre rezoning approved for mixed-use, debate over data centers, shocking surveillance video and Maman opening.
Historic site near Charlotte bought by Dubai energy company for North American HQ
Dubai-based Esyasoft bought Ross Cannon Mill in York SC near Charlotte for $2.5M, keeping Vision Metering and its 65 employees, planning renovations and HQ use.
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel adds another honor to NBA hardware collection
Hornets’ Kon Knueppel joined fellow former Duke standout in landing first-team all-rookie NBA honors on Wednesday night.
Panthers announce changes to their coaching staff, including three new assistants
The Carolina Panthers have made some changes to their overarching coaching staff. The team announced the 2026 group on Wednesday.
Is this a trend? Two of Charlotte’s most elegant restaurants get more interactive
Two Charlotte restaurants — L’Ostrica and Sora — pivot to more flexible tasting menus with add‑ons, seasonal dishes and reservation deposits.
Catawba Indians open doors to 1st phase of their $1.25 billion NC casino
Hundreds of drivers lined Kings Mountain Boulevard for the opening of the first phase of the Catawba Indians’ $1.25 billion Catawba Two Kings Casino Wednesday.
Krispy Kreme treating graduates to free doughnuts. Here’s when & how to get them
Krispy Kreme will give recent graduates decked in regalia a free three-pack of original glazed doughnuts. One per customer at participating locations.
WakeMed pushes back in defense of proposed Atrium merger in first public session
WakeMed, Atrium Health merger public hearing in Raleigh, North Carolina brings community members to share concerns, hopes for healthcare system consolidation.