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Pat Jones leaned on Carolina Panthers through ‘dark’ days. They now need each other
Carolina Panthers linebacker Pat Jones had a season-ending back injury in 2025. His return from ‘dark days’ was emotional — and necessary for scarred Panthers.
Copperhead bite leaves beloved NC puppeteer unable to walk. ‘Felt a sharp pain’
Puppet teacher and performer Jeghetto canceled performances and children’s summer camp after stepping on venomous copperhead snake in North Carolina yard.
Historical marker honoring lynching victim vandalized in Reedy Creek Park
A Reedy Creek Park marker honoring Willie McDaniel was vandalized months after installation; the Charlotte Remembrance Project vows to restore and continue telling this history.
Charlotte has an illegal dumping problem. City says it needs help
Residents can contact the city for free trash collection service on bulk items. Still, people illegally dump tons of items on the roadside every single day.
8 inches of rain fell in parts of NC Thursday. What did Mecklenburg County get?
A slow moving cold front hovered over the Charlotte region, dropping rain for much of the day. Here are the totals recorded in Mecklenburg County.
Bank of America Stadium renovation plans don’t include a dome. Here’s why
The $1.3 billion Bank of America Stadium renovation plans didn’t include a dome. Why Charlotte FC and Carolina Panthers executive thinks it’s not necessary.
Caller reports prowlers. It was a prison drug smuggling operation, NC sheriff says
Passerby uncovers drug smuggling operation after reporting “suspicious individuals” roaming the neighborhood near prison, North Carolina sheriff says.
Honeywell brings Wall Street to uptown with Nasdaq bell ceremony
Honeywell Technologies celebrated its standalone launch by ringing the Nasdaq closing bell at its Uptown Charlotte headquarters, highlighting local investment.
Used the Chick-fil-A app? Data breach may have impacted NC customers
Chick-fil-A revealed a June data breach exposing Chick-fil-A One account info across multiple states including North Carolina. How to protect yourself.
A Charlotte foodie’s guide to rooftops, barbecue and waterfront eats
New to the Queen City? CharlotteFive's Evan rounds up vinegar 'cue joints, skyline rooftop bars, Michelin-recognized spots and lakefront dining picks.