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NC says it might have to cut ferry service because of high diesel prices
The NC Department of Transportation says fuel for its ferries costs 75% more than before the war with Iran disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
American Airlines partners with Elon Musk to bring faster internet to flights
American Airlines teams with SpaceX to add Starlink across its narrow-body fleet, offering passengers reliable, low-latency internet on domestic and short-haul routes.
Missing Charlotte man found dead in remote part of nature preserve, NC police say
Body of a man reported missing in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been found at nature preserve on the campus of Catawba College in Salisbury, police say.
NC grocer’s expansion wave around Charlotte area continues. New store date set
Lowes Foods opens a 51,000 sq ft Kannapolis NC store June 18 with The Beer Den, Chicken Kitchen, Smokehouse and Community Table for events and online shopping.
Cheerwine to double its workforce near Charlotte and add 100 jobs at $7M plant
Cheerwine bought a $7M packaging facility at 1302 N. Salisbury Ave. to add 100 jobs, consolidate Greensboro operations, and expand bottling in Salisbury.
This NC vacation spot ranks among best in the US for families. Why folks love it
US News & World Report recognized North Carolina’s Outer Banks for its family-friendly beaches, activities, attractions and coastal charm.
Palm-sized spiders are making their way to NC — but don’t panic
Spider biologists expect Jorō spiders to appear in Charlotte soon. Learn why they’re expanding, how to ID them, and why they’re not highly dangerous.
Lake Norman lawmaker questions Carolina Water ruling after 40% rate hike approved
Lake Norman NC Rep. Todd Carver says the NC Utilities Commission undervalued customers after a settlement raised Carolina Water rates to $19.23 per 1,000 gallons.
Outside Charlotte, a family-run furniture store is closing after nearly 80 years
Biggerstaff Furniture store in Gastonia, serving the Charlotte area for 78 years, is closing as owner is retiring. Final liquidation sale now underway.
Plaza Midwood shop sells flavorful, house-made ice cream that’s ‘worth the drive’
Two Scoops Creamery in Charlotte serves house-made, high butter-fat ice cream with 200+ rotating flavors, dairy-free options and ice cream cakes worth the drive.