Memorial Day weekend: A time for a grillmaster to shine. These 10 new barbecue and grilling cookbooks can give both veterans and newbies inspiration and instruction.

Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx, who is President Barack Obama's nominee for U.S. Transportation Secretary, will take questions from a Senate committee Wednesday afternoon – the first step toward a likely full confirmation.

Sales at Mooresville-based Lowe’s Inc. fell unexpectedly in the company’s first quarter, and the company reported profits that trailed analysts’ expectations - as well as those of rival Home Depot.

A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes.

Charlotte’s former mayors had differing views Tuesday on the fight over control of Charlotte’s airport. But they generally agreed it should have been handled more openly.

They warn that either fruits and vegetables can be imported or workers can be imported.

The father of the dead toddler was dragged from a Mecklenburg courtroom after he shouted at the man accused of killing his son.

Interim County Manager Bobbie Shields presents his plan to offset a shrinking tax base after the botched 2011 revaluation.

The official at the center of the storm over the tax agency's targeting of conservative groups then invoked her constitutional right to refuse to answer lawmakers' questions.

Authorities said the man initiated a violent confrontation while being questioned by law enforcement.

A growing number of seasoned professionals are parlaying their decades of work experience into an encore career.

~ The Daily Edit 05.22.13

Carolina Panthers fullback expressed his pleasure with the first-year Panthers offensive coordinator's desire to return to a more traditional running game.

Charlotte Bobcats file paperwork to change team's name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.

The fans who pack campgrounds on and near Charlotte Motor Speedway have formed a community of their own.

Charlotte’s Justin Seager has dreams of playing professionally in the major leagues.

From flavored brines to apple wood chips,10 new barbecue and grilling books offer new ideas for outdoor cooks.

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