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John Mellencamp proves the songs — and the stories — still matter in Charlotte
John Mellencamp brought nearly 2½ hours of greatest hits to Charlotte’s Truliant Amphitheater, reminding fans why his music remains an American classic.
Silfab Solar warns York County: Forcing us to move could have ‘chilling effect’
Silfab Solar says there’s no legal, safety basis to move its Fort Mill, SC, plant and warns relocation efforts could spur lawsuits, harm York County recruitment
Major Charlotte developer lays off 15% of its workforce as housing market slows
Charlotte developer Crescent Communities laid off 15% of its workforce after two rounds of cuts as real estate investment slowed across its major U.S. markets.
Our favorite meals of July at Charlotte restaurants — and where to find them
CharlotteFive staff pick their favorite July meals across Charlotte — from Haberdish zucchini to The Smoke Pit barbecue and oversized Midtown Sundries wings.
Chris Brazzell’s injury impacts all Panthers. For Xavier Legette? It means 3 words
Carolina Panthers suffered rough injury news with Chris Brazzell this week. But Xavier Legette shined in stadium at Fan Fest. Will Bryce Young offense be OK?
New poll finds narrow majority support I-77 South expansion
New poll shows Charlotte voters view traffic congestion as a major problem and largely support expanding I-77 South.
As Juliana Nzita’s death grabs national attention, Charlotte leaders mostly silent
After 16-year-old Juliana Nzita was found hanging near a Charlotte church, civil rights attorneys and others call for answers; city leaders say little about case
Mushrooms and weed in Boone tied to CMPD officer’s Flock abuse, records allege
Court records show a Charlotte officer is accused of using Flock data to alert a Boone drug dealer who sold mushrooms and marijuana vapes to an undercover officer.
Eclectic dive bar to close after 16 years in downtown Concord. ‘One hell of a ride’
Beloved bar Lil' Roberts Place in Concord, NC plans to close next month. Longtime owner Robert Burrage thanks locals as the eclectic hangout faces possible sale.
80 mph tornado snapped, uprooted trees in “rugged” NC mountain terrain, NWS says
An 80-mph tornado snapped and uprooted trees in “rugged” N.C. mountain terrain during intense storms, a National Weather Service team confirmed Friday.