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Man shoots himself during arrest and bullet also hits SBI agent, NC officials say
Arrest turns chaotic when suspect shoots himself and the bullet also strikes a special agent in his protective vest, N.C. State Bureau of Investigation says.
WakeMed says proposed merger will be a ‘marriage.’ Documents suggest otherwise
The proposed Atrium-WakeMed merger would let Atrium Health name board members, remove appointees for broad causes, and change governance rules in Raleigh.
On Carolina Panthers schedule, here are the games to circle on your NFL calendar
Carolina Panthers NFL schedule dropped. Analysis of how Panthers can make run to playoffs again. Best home game? Can Bryce Young’s lore vs. Falcons grow?
French-inspired bakery café sets opening date for Plaza Midwood shop. Here’s when
Maman’s first Charlotte café soon in Plaza Midwood, offering salads, sandwiches, brunch, Oprah-approved cookies, plus two Charlotte-exclusive pastries
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.
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.