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Nearly three-quarters of NC private school students received taxpayer-funded vouchers in 2025-26, prompting debates over…
Tyler Tolbert’s hit streak was less likely than being struck by lightning twice
Royals utility man Tyler Tolbert recorded 12 straight hits this week, tying an MLB record. Here’s how unlikely the hit streak was.
Electric blue waves at NC beaches? Best spots to see bioluminescence
Discover when bioluminescent phytoplankton glow in North Carolina waters, safety tips for night viewing and how wind and darkness affect sightings.
What’s next for Brady Christensen? Longtime Panthers lineman dishes on future
Longtime Carolina Panthers lineman Brady Christensen has been cleared for contact. Now, he’ll weigh his free agency future, including a potential reunion.
When will NC teachers see bigger checks now that Gov. Josh Stein signed budget?
Gov. Josh Stein signed North Carolina’s $34B budget. Teachers get retroactive raises in their next paychecks; one-time bonuses are expected in mid- to late-October.
We’re searching out Charlotte’s spiciest food, looking for travel stops
A Charlotte reporter hunts for the city's spiciest dish, plus the Outer Banks and Skylight Inn earn national recognition in today's CharlotteFive recap.
NC State mourns death of 39-year-old swim alum, former assistant coach
NC State mourns former swimmer and assistant coach Jack Roney at age of 39. A GoFundMe is raising support for his wife Maresa and their five children in Charlotte.
Area towns are rewriting rules on e-bikes. Charlotte may be next.
Cornelius, Davidson and Waxhaw have all updated their e-bike ordinances. Here’s what changed, why they’re acting now and what Charlotte could do next.
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New poll shows how NC voters’ affordability concerns could influence midterms | Opinion
There’s a clear divide between the candidate preferences of those with affordability concerns and those without. | Opinion
Charlotte suburb’s spat over fees jeopardizes $1.5B biopharma deal for 1,500 jobs
A York County funding shift could derail the $1.5B Octapharma HQ in Rock Hill, jeopardizing 1,500+ high-paying jobs and sparking city-county incentive showdown.