NCDHHS investigating brain-eating amoeba infection source that killed NC teen
A Central North Carolina teenager died of Naegleria fowleri; NCDHHS examines lakes, pools and drinking water as possible sources and recommends precautions.
WakeMed tells Stein Atrium’s $2B is ‘legally binding.’ But WakeMed will pay part.
WakeMed tells Gov. Josh Stein the Atrium $2 billion investment is legally binding but may use WakeMed operating cash
Mother, son fatally shot in Catawba County domestic situation, sheriff says
A man and woman were found dead from gunshot wounds inside a home on Dover Street in Claremont. Investigators say the deaths stem from a domestic incident.
NC’s statewide grades, test scores are out. See how your student’s school stacks up
State Department of Public Instruction published NC school grades using EOG scores and year-over-year growth. Check your school’s performance and historical trends.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hits a post-pandemic first in new NC testing data
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools surpassed pre-pandemic proficiency with 61.1% proficient in 2025-26, improving growth and reducing low-performing campuses.
West Charlotte River District adds a $20-million necessity to the neighborhood
River District in West Charlotte will add its first medical office space: a four-acre, $20M outpatient campus near retail, housing, trails and a future school.
Honeywell whistleblower gets $375,000 for flagging allegations with Charlotte ties
Honeywell Aerospace agreed to pay over $2 million after failing to meet DoD cybersecurity standards on a defense contract; whistleblower receives $375,823.
Union County Public Schools ranks No. 1 for student proficiency in NC — again
Union County Public Schools led North Carolina with 73.8% proficiency in 2025-26, top statewide rankings and a 93.4% four-year graduation rate for UCPS.
Grand jury indicts man who filmed himself assaulting woman in Dilworth
A grand jury indicted Di-Quan Shafar Hunt in Dilworth after he filmed himself punching a woman; victim suffered a concussion and brain bleed and Hunt was denied bond.
Historic Charlotte building demolished in a day, clears path for data center
100-year-old Court Arcade in uptown Charlotte NC on Trade Street was demolished as Digital Realty moves ahead with plans for larger data center on the site.