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‘He preached God’s love to millions.’ Charlotte event to honor Billy Graham.

‘He preached God’s love to millions.’ Charlotte event to honor Billy Graham.
Receive a Billy Graham cross magnet, books, complimentary cake at near-weeklong remembrance at the recently reopened Billy Graham Library.
February 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I-485 in Charlotte closed after flames engulf tractor-trailer, fire officials say
Local

I-485 in Charlotte closed after flames engulf tractor-trailer, fire officials say

Updated February 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Mecklenburg leaders testify on Charlotte safety before NC House committee
Local

Mecklenburg leaders testify on Charlotte safety before NC House committee

February 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Lowe’s home improvement near Charlotte to cut 600 jobs in corporate, other roles
Business

Lowe’s home improvement near Charlotte to cut 600 jobs in corporate, other roles

Updated February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Charlotte Ballet dancer shares her journey from Japan to North Carolina
Local

Charlotte Ballet dancer shares her journey from Japan to North Carolina

February 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Timelapse: See Churchill Downs from dawn to dusk on Kentucky Derby Day 2025
Local

Timelapse: See Churchill Downs from dawn to dusk on Kentucky Derby Day 2025

Updated February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
CMPD chief touts usage of drones, real‑time intelligence to enhance public safety
Local

CMPD chief touts usage of drones, real‑time intelligence to enhance public safety

Updated February 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Suburban Charlotte manufacturer will close, and over 60 people will be laid off
Business

Suburban Charlotte manufacturer will close, and over 60 people will be laid off

February 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Local, state officials to ask McFadden for specifics on juvenile jail
Local

Local, state officials to ask McFadden for specifics on juvenile jail

Updated February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
American Airlines expands Charlotte flights for major spring sporting event
Business

American Airlines expands Charlotte flights for major spring sporting event

February 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden proposes a "quick fix" to reopen Jail North during NC House hearing
Local

Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden proposes a "quick fix" to reopen Jail North during NC House hearing

February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Epstein survivor’s suit alleging Bank of America ignored abuse can proceed, judge says
Business

Epstein survivor’s suit alleging Bank of America ignored abuse can proceed, judge says

Updated February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
West Charlotte road to reopen Friday after water main break forced closure
Local

West Charlotte road to reopen Friday after water main break forced closure

February 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Heavy rain could spoil President’s Day weekend in Charlotte. See latest forecast
Weather News

Heavy rain could spoil President’s Day weekend in Charlotte. See latest forecast

February 13, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Lithium mine near Charlotte hits milestone. Albemarle shows support amid other cuts
Business

Lithium mine near Charlotte hits milestone. Albemarle shows support amid other cuts

Updated February 13, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Charlotte’s Camp North End gets new out-of-town management company and part-owner
Business

Charlotte’s Camp North End gets new out-of-town management company and part-owner

Updated February 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Multiple children injured when Gaston County school bus crashes
Local

Multiple children injured when Gaston County school bus crashes

February 13, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Fact check: Does Mecklenburg trail Wake in ICE pickups from county jails?
Politics & Government

Fact check: Does Mecklenburg trail Wake in ICE pickups from county jails?

Updated February 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
NC halts company’s attempt to raise water rates in dozens of communities — for now
Local

NC halts company’s attempt to raise water rates in dozens of communities — for now

Updated February 13, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Missing man’s body found at a graveyard. Homicide suspected, NC sheriff says
North Carolina

Missing man’s body found at a graveyard. Homicide suspected, NC sheriff says

February 13, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Player ejection to leave Mooresville High shorthanded for Friday’s Lake Norman game
High School Sports

Player ejection to leave Mooresville High shorthanded for Friday’s Lake Norman game

February 12, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Lawsuit claims teenager was repeatedly sex-trafficked at Charlotte motel
Crime & Courts

Lawsuit claims teenager was repeatedly sex-trafficked at Charlotte motel

February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SouthPark office tower plan moves forward, and could also land a HQ relocation
Business

SouthPark office tower plan moves forward, and could also land a HQ relocation

February 13, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Photos of the Week
Local

Photos of the Week

February 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from North Carolina
Local

Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from North Carolina

Updated February 13, 2026 at 10:21 AM

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