EducationCharlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hits a post-pandemic first in new NC testing dataAnnual NC data released Wednesday includes A-F letter grades for schools and shows how school districts fared on tests.Updated September 2, 2026 at 4:57 PM
EducationNC’s statewide grades, test scores are out. See how your student’s school stacks upUpdated September 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Crime & CourtsJames Comey briefs are in. NC judge now weighs fate of ‘86 47’ caseSeptember 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
EducationCabarrus is the only one of NC’s 10 largest school districts to reach this goalSeptember 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
LocalLawyer disciplined by NC State Bar for sending photo of his genitals to oppositionSeptember 2, 2026 at 2:15 PM
EducationSee how every NC public school fared in 2025-26 state test resultsUpdated September 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Crime & CourtsFatal police shooting of Fort Mill man was justified, York Co.’s top prosecutor saysSeptember 2, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Crime & CourtsCharlotte man shot by officers had previous assault, kidnapping, firearm chargesSeptember 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
BusinessCharlotte airport expects busy Labor Day weekend. Here’s what flyers should knowSeptember 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Politics & GovernmentMecklenburg sheriff can use $3.2M to reopen jail north of uptown amid overcrowdingUpdated September 2, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Crime & CourtsFight along I-85 ends with pedestrian killed by passing vehicle, NC sheriff saysSeptember 2, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Lake NormanIn an odd twist, neighbors back Lake Norman townhomes while planners urge denialSeptember 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalAs thousands flock to Lake Norman’s ‘paradise,’ traffic and growth spark concernsSeptember 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Politics & GovernmentMecklenburg reveals plan to fix ‘systemic’ problems after 6-year-old found deadSeptember 1, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Crime & CourtsJudge shuts down First Amendment arguments in Charlotte ICE protester trialSeptember 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Food and DrinkA Michelin-recommended restaurant’s new Lake Norman location is opening soonSeptember 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
BusinessHistoric Charlotte building demolished in a day, clears path for data centerSeptember 2, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Know Your 704Here’s a list of the best places to work in the Charlotte area, Newsweek saysSeptember 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
ElectionsWhy is California Gov. Gavin Newsom back campaigning in the Carolinas this weekend?September 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM
BusinessCharlotte investment advisors face $17.5M complaint over life insurance workSeptember 2, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Crime & CourtsCMPD Chief Estella Patterson provides details on person shot by officersUpdated September 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Crime & CourtsMan violated his domestic violence order, fired at police in University City: CMPDUpdated September 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Crime & CourtsVictim in York County bedroom-camera case asks judge to keep suspect jailedSeptember 1, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Crime & CourtsCMPD arrives on scene of a person shot by officers in University CityUpdated September 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
