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A national Muslim civil rights group rebuked “hateful, conspiratorial and dangerous” comments against a Lake Norman mosque by residents at a government meeting.

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.

Carolina Panthers will be without LaBryan Ray in 2026 after the veteran NFL lineman retired following preseason practice. Panthers depth chart updates at WR.

Charlotte Observer, Raleigh News & Observer editorial board: A censure isn’t enough. Congressman Chuck Edwards of North Carolina should resign

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.

Town mayor in western North Carolina faces drug trafficking accusations after a search warrant reveals narcotics at his home, Graham County sheriff says.

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.

Mariah's Taco Spot opens in West Charlotte, Shane's Rib Shack closes in Rock Hill and Blumenthal Arts CEO Tom Gabbard announces retirement.

Lincoln County held a public hearing on a Charlotte developer’s planned 600-home mega-community on 500 rural acres eight miles west of Lake Norman.

Neese’s Country Sausage returns to more than 500 Food Lion stores in North Carolina and Virginia with new packaging but the same recipes, after months off shelves.