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South End construction will bring shutdowns for Blue Line, section of Rail Trail

South End construction will bring shutdowns for Blue Line, section of Rail Trail
CATS is planning a new light rail station, new railroad track crossing and Rail Trail extension in South End.
March 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM
How long will you wait at the NC DMV? The agency now tells you on its website
Politics & Government

How long will you wait at the NC DMV? The agency now tells you on its website

March 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Charlotte advances $25M renovations to Bojangles Coliseum. It doesn’t include roof
Politics & Government

Charlotte advances $25M renovations to Bojangles Coliseum. It doesn’t include roof

March 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Intoxicated man doing ‘Fortnite Loser Dance’ in middle of road arrested: NC cops
North Carolina

Intoxicated man doing ‘Fortnite Loser Dance’ in middle of road arrested: NC cops

Updated March 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Feds take new action on final Wells Fargo oversight order in fake accounts scandal
Business

Feds take new action on final Wells Fargo oversight order in fake accounts scandal

March 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Silfab in Fort Mill, SC: A timeline of controversy, lawsuits and chemical spills
Local

Silfab in Fort Mill, SC: A timeline of controversy, lawsuits and chemical spills

March 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
CMS elementary PTO member accused of embezzling funds for personal expenses
Education

CMS elementary PTO member accused of embezzling funds for personal expenses

March 5, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Project started by Dr. Dre to give $2M for West Charlotte High upgrades. Here’s why
Education

Project started by Dr. Dre to give $2M for West Charlotte High upgrades. Here’s why

Updated March 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Governor McMaster addresses concerns as second chemical spill shuts down Fort Mill elementary school
Local

Governor McMaster addresses concerns as second chemical spill shuts down Fort Mill elementary school

Updated March 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
SC Lt. Gov. Evette: Silfab Solar ‘must be held accountable’ after chemical spill
Local

SC Lt. Gov. Evette: Silfab Solar ‘must be held accountable’ after chemical spill

Updated March 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Employee wouldn’t delete video of visibly aroused Mooresville mayor, then fired: suit
Crime & Courts

Employee wouldn’t delete video of visibly aroused Mooresville mayor, then fired: suit

Updated March 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in northwest Charlotte
Local

Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle in northwest Charlotte

March 5, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Lane closed after vehicle catches fire on I-485, causing traffic delays
Traffic

Lane closed after vehicle catches fire on I-485, causing traffic delays

March 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM
‘You can’t beat proven,’ Sheriff McFadden says in victory speech
Crime & Courts

‘You can’t beat proven,’ Sheriff McFadden says in victory speech

Updated March 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Whatley pledges federal ‘Iryna’s Law’ in first event after NC GOP primary win
Local

Whatley pledges federal ‘Iryna’s Law’ in first event after NC GOP primary win

Updated March 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Man trying to avoid court shot himself in leg, blamed mystery gunman, NC cops say
North Carolina

Man trying to avoid court shot himself in leg, blamed mystery gunman, NC cops say

March 4, 2026 at 5:02 PM
1 in 10 NC teachers are leaving the profession. What it means for schools.
Education

1 in 10 NC teachers are leaving the profession. What it means for schools.

Updated March 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Names released for 6 soldiers killed by suspected Iranian drone strike in Kuwait
North Carolina

Names released for 6 soldiers killed by suspected Iranian drone strike in Kuwait

Updated March 5, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Growth vs. gridlock: Fight over apartments underscores Denver’s housing dilemma
Lake Norman

Growth vs. gridlock: Fight over apartments underscores Denver’s housing dilemma

March 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Have gas prices gone up in Charlotte area since Iran conflict? What data shows
Business

Have gas prices gone up in Charlotte area since Iran conflict? What data shows

March 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Have Mecklenburg voters finally beaten low-turnout blues? What 2026 primary shows
Elections

Have Mecklenburg voters finally beaten low-turnout blues? What 2026 primary shows

Updated March 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
South Charlotte parents complain of needles, trespassing at building feet from school
Education

South Charlotte parents complain of needles, trespassing at building feet from school

Updated March 4, 2026 at 12:57 PM
New report compares prices of NC grocery stores. Which is the cheapest?
Business

New report compares prices of NC grocery stores. Which is the cheapest?

March 4, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Overcoming scandal, Garry McFadden beats challengers in Mecklenburg sheriff’s race
Elections

Overcoming scandal, Garry McFadden beats challengers in Mecklenburg sheriff’s race

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Mecklenburg sheriff’s in-house attorney to be new judge in Charlotte courthouse
Elections

Mecklenburg sheriff’s in-house attorney to be new judge in Charlotte courthouse

Updated March 4, 2026 at 11:22 AM

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