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Ex-Clemson coach Danny Ford sounds off on Tigers’ 2026 season, LSU opener
Danny Ford discusses Clemson’s key 2026 season, the LSU opener and concerns about NIL, revenue sharing and widening program disparities in college football.
Was Confederate symbol ever part of NC’s flag? How it came to ‘State Fair’ booth
New details explain how a YouTube history video led to Confederate imagery appearing in NC’s State Fair booth in Washington, D.C., and the sponsors' reactions.
In Charlotte, the Fourth of July will break the heat record and feel like 107
Charlotte is expected to hit 102 degrees this Fourth of July, with a heat index of 106 to 107 amid high humidity and an air quality alert in Mecklenburg County.
NC jail inmates staged a revolt, took hostages. Officials won’t say much
More than 80 inmates overtook three guards at Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center; inspections show staffing, broken locks and camera deficencies since 2022.
The NC Zoo’s Asia exhibit inches towards opening, with budget set to become law
The North Carolina Zoo gets $6.2M recurring and $1.3M nonrecurring for 54 positions, moving the 12.5-acre Asia exhibit closer to opening for visitors.
This July Fourth will be a record-setting one for the heat in Charlotte
Charlotte is expected to hit 102 degrees this Fourth of July, with a heat index of 106 to 107 amid high humidity and an air quality alert in Mecklenburg County.
NC road may be named after ex-lawmaker who made history in Congress for 22 days
NC state budget plans propose renaming a stretch of N.C. 16 in Gastonia the Congressman Patrick McHenry Highway, honoring the former congressman from Lincoln County.
Charlotte City Council gave clerk a $14k raise. Here’s how much she makes now
Charlotte City Council unanimously approved an 8% raise for city clerk Stephanie Kelly after a performance review; changes take effect in July.
USC’s recruiting hot streak continues. Gamecocks land four-star NC safety
Football recruit Davion Jones, a four-star prospect from North Carolina, makes a decision to commit to Shane Beamer and the USC Gamecocks for the 2027 class.
Can my neighbor let their dog on my property in Charlotte? The rules
Find out how Charlotte Animal Care and Control handles loose or nuisance dogs, fines, pet licensing and when to call 311, Animal Control or 911.