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3 new restaurants are joining Charlotte’s food scene. Where & what to know
The metro Charlotte food scene is growing again with the return of Moe’s Original BBQ, plus a new burger joint and tavern concept from Paul Manley.
Undocumented immigrant admits killing girlfriend, unborn child in Rock Hill
A man officials say is undocumented was sentenced to 50 years prison in stabbing death of his girlfriend and their unborn child in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Is a super El Niño hitting NC getting more likely? What that means for weather
A potential super El Niño may ease some hurricane formation but raise heavy rain, storms for NC coast and the state.
NC restaurant ranks among nation’s best waterfront spots. Here’s what to know
New Bern NC deli & cafe won USA Today 10Best readers’ choice award. North Carolina restaurant on river made list of fan favorite, best places to eat with views.
Review: We know the story of Oedipus, but not like this Three Bone production
Three Bone Theatre’s production in Charlotte of Luis Alfaro’s play Oedipus El Rey will be at The Arts Factory near Johnson C. Smith University until May 24, 2026.
Man shoots himself during arrest and bullet also hits SBI agent, NC officials say
Arrest turns chaotic when suspect shoots himself and the bullet also strikes a special agent in his protective vest, N.C. State Bureau of Investigation says.
WakeMed says proposed merger will be a ‘marriage.’ Documents suggest otherwise
The proposed Atrium-WakeMed merger would let Atrium Health name board members, remove appointees for broad causes, and change governance rules in Raleigh.
On Carolina Panthers schedule, here are the games to circle on your NFL calendar
Carolina Panthers NFL schedule dropped. Analysis of how Panthers can make run to playoffs again. Best home game? Can Bryce Young’s lore vs. Falcons grow?
French-inspired bakery café sets opening date for Plaza Midwood shop. Here’s when
Maman’s first Charlotte café soon in Plaza Midwood, offering salads, sandwiches, brunch, Oprah-approved cookies, plus two Charlotte-exclusive pastries
Six Charlotte stories you need to catch up on this week. Here’s what to know
This week in Charlotte: Population jumps, Panthers open 2026 at home, worst NC off-ramp and a log cabin company closure affecting 50 buyers, some from NC.