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Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary senator for South Carolina until a special primary…
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.
Carolina Panthers release 2026 NFL schedule. Here’s where and when they play
Carolina Panthers host nine home games in NFL regular season scheudle, including Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens. Panthers in prime time 3 times.
Could ACC football championship game in Charlotte vanish due to playoff changes?
College football 24-team playoff system gaining momentum. If NCAA chooses 24-team CFP, conference title games, including ACC championship, could disappear.