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Davion Jones, defense lead No. 1 Hough past No. 2 Providence Day in showdown
Providence Day of Charlotte, NC, played a USA Today MaxPreps high school football national game of the week at Hough in Cornelius Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty Amid Grand Ole Opry Backlash
Kelsea Ballerini is coming to Stella Lefty’s defence after the “Thinking ‘bout You” singer ruffled some feathers with her recent appearance at Grand Ole Opry.
Comedian Russell Howard Mourns ‘Devastating’ Death of Newborn Son Felix
English comedian Russell Howard is mourning the death of his newborn son, Felix.
Your guide to 2026 college football watch parties in Charlotte
Find college football watch parties across Charlotte, NC — bars and alumni chapter meetups for UNC, Duke, Clemson, USC and out-of-state fans.
‘Literally sobbing.’ Kai Trump has a bumpy start to college in Miami
President Donald Trump’s eldest granddaughter Kai Trump had an emotional reaction after starting her freshman year at University of Miami.
With sentencing near, Tiawana Brown’s daughter blames her own mother
Former Charlotte councilwoman Tiawana Brown and her daughters will be sentenced Sept. 22 after pleading guilty to a federal COVID-relief wire fraud conspiracy.
Restaurant closures, pests: 1 ‘C’ and 3 ‘B’ sanitation grades in Charlotte
Mecklenburg County inspections Aug. 28–Sept. 3 found multiple violations — suspended operations, incorrect sanitizer levels, cooling errors and food debris.
Patrons start brawling at Golden Corral, then a woman suddenly dies, NC police say
Lunch turned chaotic at Golden Corral restaurant when multiple patrons began fighting, and a woman suddenly died of unknown causes, North Carolina police say.
New indictment filed for federal offense tied to Nolan Wells investigation
An Ohio woman is indicted on federal charge for bomb threats to injure and kill after calls prompt evacuations amid Nolan Wells death investigation in MS.
Where to find dive bar bites, football watch parties + Nepali eats in Charlotte
New to Charlotte? Find your college football watch party bar, top dive bars with real food and buzzy new restaurant openings across the Queen City here.