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She’s known for seeing good in others. Why did she fear the worst in coming out to fans?

Theoden Janes

She’s known for seeing good in others. Why did she fear the worst in coming out to fans?

May 22, 2019 11:03 AM

Parents of UNCC victim seek privacy, but want son remembered: ‘Reed is the silent hero.’

Local

Parents of UNCC victim seek privacy, but want son remembered: ‘Reed is the silent hero.’

May 09, 2019 03:58 PM

A calm classroom, then chaos. ‘The only thought in my mind was, ‘Don’t die here.’

Local

A calm classroom, then chaos. ‘The only thought in my mind was, ‘Don’t die here.’

May 01, 2019 07:53 PM

This dog jumped from a car and disappeared for 9 months. How did he find his way home?

Theoden Janes

This dog jumped from a car and disappeared for 9 months. How did he find his way home?

April 29, 2019 01:01 PM

Rare treats: 10 upcoming shows featuring stars who haven’t played Charlotte in 10+ years

Music & Nightlife

Rare treats: 10 upcoming shows featuring stars who haven’t played Charlotte in 10+ years

April 25, 2019 10:08 AM

Neil deGrasse Tyson just had his mind blown — not by flat-Earthers, but by an Easter surprise

Entertainment

Neil deGrasse Tyson just had his mind blown — not by flat-Earthers, but by an Easter surprise

April 22, 2019 11:51 AM

Chris Young explains new tour, new music and how he feels about the other Chris Youngs

Music & Nightlife

Chris Young explains new tour, new music and how he feels about the other Chris Youngs

April 18, 2019 02:26 PM

Trending Stories

Do swarms of tiny temblors rattling the West Coast warn of a catastrophic quake?

May 23, 2019 05:18 PM

Pennsylvania company to move headquarters to Ballantyne

May 23, 2019 04:44 PM

Suspect surrenders after a nine-hour standoff in south Charlotte

May 23, 2019 02:05 PM

Lowe’s considers Charlotte for new 2,000-employee tech hub

May 23, 2019 11:08 AM

Large snakes caught battling over female in rare video shot at NC animal rescue

May 23, 2019 12:16 PM

This dancing TV weatherman became a viral video star. Then he thought he blew it.

TV

This dancing TV weatherman became a viral video star. Then he thought he blew it.

April 12, 2019 01:07 PM

At first, Jimmie Johnson had lofty Boston Marathon goals. Why did he lower the bar?

NASCAR & Auto Racing

At first, Jimmie Johnson had lofty Boston Marathon goals. Why did he lower the bar?

April 09, 2019 11:50 AM

She spent the day smiling and planning her future. Then, with one stray bullet, she was gone.

News

She spent the day smiling and planning her future. Then, with one stray bullet, she was gone.

April 05, 2019 03:38 PM

Steve Crump comes clean about cancer: ‘I don’t want to die with my music still in me’

TV

Steve Crump comes clean about cancer: ‘I don’t want to die with my music still in me’

March 31, 2019 10:00 PM

Review: Did Travis Scott’s roller-coaster-ride of a concert nearly go off the rails?

Music & Nightlife

Review: Did Travis Scott’s roller-coaster-ride of a concert nearly go off the rails?

March 25, 2019 04:37 AM

He fell short on ‘The Voice’ in 2014. Is he now ready for prime time on ‘American Idol’?

TV

He fell short on ‘The Voice’ in 2014. Is he now ready for prime time on ‘American Idol’?

March 24, 2019 09:49 AM

When Katy Perry heard this N.C.-raised ‘Idol’ hopeful’s name, she ran out of the room

TV

When Katy Perry heard this N.C.-raised ‘Idol’ hopeful’s name, she ran out of the room

March 20, 2019 04:27 PM

A Charlotte movie theater just started charging $23 for a ticket. Is it worth the price?

Movie News & Reviews

A Charlotte movie theater just started charging $23 for a ticket. Is it worth the price?

March 14, 2019 12:07 PM

Derek Hough has good reason for touring sans sister — and for yawning during this interview

Music & Nightlife

Derek Hough has good reason for touring sans sister — and for yawning during this interview

March 12, 2019 11:26 PM

Restaurant owner’s hopes of getting a kidney from a loyal customer were dashed. What’s next?

Restaurant News & Reviews

Restaurant owner’s hopes of getting a kidney from a loyal customer were dashed. What’s next?

March 05, 2019 01:35 PM

Two years after it closed, Amos’ Southend reopens this week. Here’s what to expect.

Music & Nightlife

Two years after it closed, Amos’ Southend reopens this week. Here’s what to expect.

March 07, 2019 05:24 PM

Charlotte Flair got booed in her hometown last night. But did she really have to lose?

Entertainment

Charlotte Flair got booed in her hometown last night. But did she really have to lose?

February 27, 2019 02:44 AM

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