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Airline returns to RDU with flights to two new Caribbean destinations
The Bermuda-based carrier will fly nonstop between Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Belize and Turks and Caicos starting in December 2026.
Republican officials say GOP and NC auditor pressured them to reject voting site
Jackson County Republicans say party leaders and the state auditor pressured them to reject a long-standing early voting site at Western Carolina University.
‘Super dope’ nominees announced for 2026 Stellar Upfront Awards in Charlotte
The Stellar Upfront Awards announced 2026 nominees in uptown Charlotte ahead of the Aug. 15 ceremony at Spectrum Center celebrating gospel music.
Banana Ball comes to Charlotte this week. Can I still get tickets?
Charlotte hosts Banana Ball World Tour games at Truist Field this June. Tickets are sold out; beware resale scams and learn about VIP options and livestreams.
Canes fans chant ‘no means no’ at Vegas goalie Carter Hart after sex assault case
Canes fans chant about consent aimed at Carter Hart during Game 1 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center amid fallout from Hockey Canada 2018 sexual assault case.
Ballantyne Ridge names new boys’ basketball coach after previous one suspended
Chris Goodrum is the new boys’ basketball coach at Ballantyne Ridge and replaces Christopher Caputo who was suspended by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in April.
Flesh-eating bacteria is spreading along the NC coast. Latest updates
North Carolina logged 135 Vibrio cases in 2025, including a death from flesh-eating infection. Here's how the bacteria spreads and who's at risk.
More NC school districts going ‘rogue’ to defy the calendar law. See which ones
A record 33 North Carolina school districts plan to start school in early August despite the state calendar law, prompting legal and local debate over enforcement.
NC red meat allergy cases are rising due to tick bites. Here’s what to know
Alpha-gal syndrome cases are climbing in North Carolina as lone star tick populations grow. Here's what to know about the red meat allergy.
Top alcohol distributor closing Charlotte, Raleigh sites and laying off over 50
Republic National is closing Charlotte and Raleigh alcohol distribution facilities in NC, and laying off 53 workers in a broad restructuring and asset sale.