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These old-school Greek restaurants are still feeding generations of Charlotteans
Explore Charlotte’s oldest Greek restaurants — from South Blvd to West Morehead — serving gyros, salads, Zeus burger and time-tested Greek favorites.
‘Pray you make it home:’ Why driving a CATS bus in Charlotte is dangerous work
Charlotte transit system CATS has struggled with driver safety for years. Some operators work in fear whether they’ve been physically attacked or threatened.
8-year-old dies after gun left unsecured at home with children, NC sheriff says
Gun “left unsecured” at home with multiple children led to the fatal shooting of an 8-year-old boy, North Carolina sheriff says. Victim’s big brother charged.
‘Inappropriate’ texts from NC insurance commissioner draw heat from Democrats
After The News & Observer published suggestive texts, a Democratic legislative leader demanded an investigation into Republican Mike Causey’s conduct.
Which Charlotte grocer has the cheapest store-brand guac? We checked (+ tasted)
Find the cheapest guacamole per ounce and by container from nine Charlotte grocery stores, plus which store-brand guacs scored highest in a newsroom taste test.
Man fatally shot while shielding 16-year-old girl from attack, Concord police say
Man was fatally shot when he intervened in an attack on a 16-year-old girl by her ex-boyfriend, Concord police say. Suspect arrested after chase.
Canes season ticket holders had early access to Stanley Cup seats. It didn’t help
Tickets to Stanley Cup Final games between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights at the Lenovo Center sold out, leaving only resale tickets.
Charlotte approves equal pay raises for fire, police departments
The City Council agreed to 10% raises for both the Charlotte Fire Department and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department under new budget revisions.
Rural NC police officer filmed punching woman is now charged with assault
Former Shelby officer Karson Hyder turned himself in and was charged with assault after a viral video showed him punching Cherrie Moore, who suffered facial injuries.
Restaurant reinspections: One Mecklenburg spot keeps ‘B’ grade
One Mecklenburg County restaurant earned a B after a May reinspection citing food debris, grease and plumbing issues; El Tropico in Charlotte awaits recheck.