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NC can protect kids from hemp, but a ban would bring new dangers | Opinion
North Carolina can protect kids from hemp, but a THC ban would bring new dangers | Opinion
Mecklenburg sheriff says a death in the jail is under investigation
Mecklenburg County Detention Center inmate Todd Williams was found dead. Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating.
Mecklenburg sheriff says a death in the jail is under investigation
Mecklenburg County Detention Center inmate Todd Williams was found dead. Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and the State Bureau of Investigation are investigating.
Cabarrus County puts $400M in bonds on November ballots. How it could raise taxes
Cabarrus County voters will decide on $400M in education bonds that could add up to 5 cents to the tax rate, phased in over years and varying by assessed home value.
Fast-casual BBQ joint closes another Charlotte-area restaurant, second in months
Shane’s Rib Shack on Old York Road in Rock Hill, SC, closed for business Aug. 2. The chain thanked customers; the closest Charlotte-area location is now in Gastonia.
No immediate relief coming to Charlotte for ‘loud and disturbing’ car noise
The Charlotte City Council learned it will need to lobby the North Carolina General Assembly if it wants to use noise cameras to crack down on loud vehicles.
Family of York County woman killed in weekend crash set up fundraiser
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for one of the families in a head-on crash Aug. 1 where both drivers died and six people in one of the vehicles were hurt.
New NC law forces Charlotte to change diversity goals for city contracts
Charlotte City Council plans a race- and gender-neutral small business contracting approach after NC legislation forced end of diversity goals.
Buc-ee’s is the butt of late-night TV jokes as Mebane, NC awaits travel center
Buc-ee’s drew Last Week Tonight’s ire after trademark fights over its beaver mascot and a comedic ‘Buc-off’ stunt, as the Mebane travel center opens in 2027.
Publix recalls more fruit linked to stomach illness at NC grocery stores
Publix has expanded a recall of certain GreenWise frozen berries over E. coli O145 concerns. The affected products were sold in North Carolina and other states.