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The CDC reports 145 cyclospora cases since May. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and cramping; wash…
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.
71-year-old robbery suspect dies in crash while eluding capture, NC police say
Fatal SUV crash involving fleeing armed robbery suspect reveals driver is a 71-year-old man, North Carolina police say. A Walgreens was robbed, officials say.
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.
Spider webs, pesticide & unlabeled food: Latest Charlotte restaurant inspections
A Mecklenburg County inspection gave a Charlotte-area restaurant a B for issues including incorrectly stored meat, spider webs and an unapproved pesticide.
I ate $200 worth of food at Charlotte’s newest Italian spot. Was it worth it?
We sampled Italo in Charlotte ahead of opening — tagliatelle ragu, linguini vongole, pillowy gnocchi and gelato sundae deliver memorable Italian flavors.
What are NC’s most popular baby names? See the top picks for boys & girls
These are North Carolina’s most used baby names in 2025 — Charlotte rises while Olivia and Liam remain decade favorites. See complete SSA baby name list online.
CMPD raids east Charlotte gambling arcade, seizes nearly $40,000 and 62 devices
CMPD searched 999 Arcade on East Independence Boulevard, seizing $37,983, 62 fish gambling devices, firearms and electronics during an undercover probe.
Dad encouraged his 15-year-old to have sex with 34-year-old man, NC sheriff says
Parent of a 15-year-old girl encouraged her to have sex with 34-year-old man, North Carolina sheriff says. Two members of teen’s family arrested, sheriff says.
SBI wants license-plate scanners covering ‘all entrances and exits’ to NC
The SBI wants license plate scanners on all entrances and exits to North Carolina, expanding a pilot program amid privacy concerns and local pushback.