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Charlotte Catholic shuts out South Mecklenburg in season opener
Charlotte Catholic beat South Mecklenburg at home Friday, beating its Mecklenburg County rival in the return of 5-time state championship coach Mike Brodowicz.
Charlotte art museum makes a rare move. It bought a painting for the second time
In a rare move, the Bechtler Museum in Charlotte bought Drum Call, a watercolor by David McGee commemorating Juneteenth and enriching its modern art holdings.
Iryna Zarutska’s family files suit blaming city of Charlotte in light rail killing
The family of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska has filed a lawsuit over her 2025 fatal stabbing on Charlotte’s Blue Line light rail system in South End.
A Charlotte high school football coach has been suspended before start of season
Before start of the NC NCHSAA high school football season, Palisades High football coach Jonathan Simmons has been suspended. Why Jonathan Simmons suspended.
NC teachers start school year with ‘real money’ raises. Stein says there’s more to do
North Carolina teachers get average 8% raises and new starting pay of $48,000 after the state budget; bonuses and boosts aim to support educators and school staff.
More grocery store produce has been linked to stomach illnesses in NC
CDC recommends avoiding alfalfa sprouts sold under Calco and Everything Sprouts after E. coli and salmonella illnesses, including cases in North Carolina.
A Charlotte high school football coach has been suspended before start of season
Before start of the NC NCHSAA high school football season, Palisades High football coach Jonathan Simmons has been suspended. Why Jonathan Simmons suspended.
Fresh tortillas, new chicken tenders + a bite of Queen City culture
CharlotteFive's weekly download: Raíces heads to South End, Huey Magoo's plots Rock Hill, 'The Hunting Wives' returns and voting is open for best bakery.
NoDa’s newest cocktail lounge goes from day to night. When does it open?
Goodyear Bar opens soon in NoDa Charlotte, taking over the former Chief’s space. Expect coffee and espresso by day and craft cocktails at night.
Lawsuit on ‘politicized curriculum’ in Charlotte revived by NC Supreme Court
A Republican-led N.C. Supreme Court overturned dismissals of parents’ claims that Charlotte Latin pushed a politicized curriculum after George Floyd’s death.