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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.
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.
DEI now banned in NC public schools. Will it have a ‘chilling’ effect on teachers?
North Carolina's new law bans DEI offices and training in K-12, limits 'divisive concepts,' and raises questions about how teachers can teach difficult history.
Mysterious cause of dolphin’s death found lodged behind its skull, NC experts say
Dolphin was found dead in North Carolina bay, and closer examination in lab reveals something lodged behind its skull, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores says.
NC man charged with breeding fighting dogs wants to be a veterinarian, lawyer says
A North Carolina man who faces charges in an alleged conspiracy to breed and sell fighting dogs actually loves animals and wants to be a vet, his attorney said.
I-485 South Express Lane tolls are increasing. Why? Because they’re being used
NC Turnpike Authority adjusts I-485 South Express Lanes tolls by up to 25¢ on five segments to balance traffic amid rising demand.
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.
Tragedy befalls North Carolina’s famous barn owl reality show. One owl is killed
North Carolina’s wildlife version of reality TV series takes dark turn when one of the stars – a juvenile barn owl – is killed by predator, state officials say.