Catch up on the week’s most-talked-about stories, from a senator’s book bombshell to a federal investigation reshaping the school district debate.

Mecklenburg County inspected nearly 500 eateries in September; three got B grades and one C, with issues from improper meat storage to flying pests.

A Charlotte jury found two men guilty in the 2020 NoDa stabbing murder of Mary Collins, who was found wrapped in duct tape and stuffed into a mattress.

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales says Turk Wharton, offensive lineman Taylor Moton will be back at practice. But they only have two roster spots open.

A Charlotte restaurant partners with Green Park Inn in Blowing Rock to open Rooster’s Wood-Fired Kitchen in 2027 with a 40-room luxury hotel and museum.

A welfare check at the intersection of Blakeney Heath and Ardrey Kell roads in south Charlotte ended with two 11-year-olds in custody, according Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

Explore alternative events to the N.C. State Fair: apple festivals, chalk art, Piedmont Interstate Fair and other family-friendly fall activities near Charlotte.

The 55-year-old Jefferson-First Union Tower at 301 S. Tryon St. earned historic landmark status to enable a $250M redevelopment with apartments and hotel.

Marvin Ridge Mavericks from Union County are back in the Charlotte NC Observer Sweet 16 high school football poll

Brian Austin Green is using his experience on Celebrity Name That Tune to offer advice to future contestants – and he even nominated some of his former Beverly Hills, 90210, costars for a future season.