Where Clemson and South Carolina stand in first Top 25 of football season
USA Today Sports released the 2026 preseason coaches poll. See how Dabo Swinney and Clemson Tigers, Shane Beamer and USC Gamecocks fared in first major poll
Charlotte man, who opened fire on I-485 after manslaughter conviction, sentenced
Federal court sentenced Anil Dabydeen to 10 years in prison after he shot at cars on I-485 in Charlotte while fleeing police; supervised release will follow.
National Muslim group denounces ‘hateful’ comments against Lake Norman mosque
A national Muslim civil rights group rebuked “hateful, conspiratorial and dangerous” comments against a Lake Norman mosque by residents at a government meeting.
NC Republican Sen. Ted Budd calls on Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop campaign
North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd urged Rep. Chuck Edwards to drop bid for NC 11th Congressional District after an ethics report detailed sexual harassment and unprofessional conduct.
Veteran Carolina Panthers lineman retires suddenly after preseason practice
Carolina Panthers will be without LaBryan Ray in 2026 after the veteran NFL lineman retired following preseason practice. Panthers depth chart updates at WR.
Editorial: A censure isn’t enough. Congressman Chuck Edwards of NC should resign
Charlotte Observer, Raleigh News & Observer editorial board: A censure isn’t enough. Congressman Chuck Edwards of North Carolina should resign
Crêpes, gelato and chocolate: Trendy dessert shop debuts at The Arboretum
Melt N Dip opened its first North Carolina shop at The Arboretum in Charlotte, serving crêpes, waffles, gelato and Belgian chocolate in a family-friendly café.
Traffic stop ends with town’s mayor accused of drug trafficking, NC sheriff says
Town mayor in western North Carolina faces drug trafficking accusations after a search warrant reveals narcotics at his home, Graham County sheriff says.
Lake Norman sewage spill prompts no-swim advisory. Here’s the cause.
Lincoln County health officials issued a no-swim advisory for an unnamed Lake Norman cove, after 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake Monday.
A beloved taco spot finds a new home in Charlotte + goodbye to another BBQ joint
Mariah's Taco Spot opens in West Charlotte, Shane's Rib Shack closes in Rock Hill and Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard announces retirement.