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After 2,815 complaints, few scofflaws of Charlotte water restrictions face punishment

After 2,815 complaints, few scofflaws of Charlotte water restrictions face punishment
Charlotte Water has fielded about 18 reports a day of people violating water restrictions since in mid-May.
October 24, 2026 at 5:12 AM
‘Don’t touch me!’ ICE agents aimed guns at his head in Charlotte, US citizen says
Local

‘Don’t touch me!’ ICE agents aimed guns at his head in Charlotte, US citizen says

October 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
ICE agents detain U.S. citizen in Charlotte
Local

ICE agents detain U.S. citizen in Charlotte

October 23, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Moratorium on building new churches or mosques is proposed in Lancaster County
Local

Moratorium on building new churches or mosques is proposed in Lancaster County

October 23, 2026 at 2:59 PM
NC GOP nominee for Congress says Trump snub is ‘best endorsement I could get’
Elections

NC GOP nominee for Congress says Trump snub is ‘best endorsement I could get’

Updated October 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
After 26 years at SouthPark mall, retailer reveals store makeover in Charlotte
Business

After 26 years at SouthPark mall, retailer reveals store makeover in Charlotte

Updated October 23, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Mecklenburg restaurant reopens after voluntary closure. Latest inspections
Business

Mecklenburg restaurant reopens after voluntary closure. Latest inspections

October 23, 2026 at 11:14 AM
NC woman dies days after being tossed to ground at Mooresville animal attraction
Local

NC woman dies days after being tossed to ground at Mooresville animal attraction

Updated October 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
$20 NC lottery ticket wins $2 million. Did Gaston County woman take a lump sum?
Local

$20 NC lottery ticket wins $2 million. Did Gaston County woman take a lump sum?

October 23, 2026 at 10:16 AM
3 NC lake towns make retirement feel like vacation, Southern Living says
Know Your 704

3 NC lake towns make retirement feel like vacation, Southern Living says

Updated October 23, 2026 at 10:06 AM
911 call about black magic ritual leads to house of screams and chaos, CMPD says
Crime & Courts

911 call about black magic ritual leads to house of screams and chaos, CMPD says

October 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Two Lake Norman housing projects move forward, one delayed over traffic worries
Lake Norman

Two Lake Norman housing projects move forward, one delayed over traffic worries

October 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Lake Wylie group pulls support for Charlotte’s plan to move water out of Catawba
Local

Lake Wylie group pulls support for Charlotte’s plan to move water out of Catawba

October 23, 2026 at 5:30 AM
A breakdown of what comes next in the cases of CMPD officers who sent racist messages
Crime & Courts

A breakdown of what comes next in the cases of CMPD officers who sent racist messages

Updated October 23, 2026 at 3:24 PM
How to get reservations at Charlotte’s newest Michelin-honored restaurants
Food and Drink

How to get reservations at Charlotte’s newest Michelin-honored restaurants

Updated October 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Chef opens Lake Norman’s first Uruguayan restaurant with authentic homemade fare
Food and Drink

Chef opens Lake Norman’s first Uruguayan restaurant with authentic homemade fare

Updated October 23, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The flavors of Uruguay come to new restaurant in Mooresville
Local

The flavors of Uruguay come to new restaurant in Mooresville

October 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Rock Hill killers, found not guilty by reason of insanity, denied release by judge
Crime & Courts

Rock Hill killers, found not guilty by reason of insanity, denied release by judge

October 22, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Charlotte dedicates newly renovated Washington Heights park
Local

Charlotte dedicates newly renovated Washington Heights park

Updated October 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Fire safety company plans corporate move to uptown Charlotte amid growth
Business

Fire safety company plans corporate move to uptown Charlotte amid growth

October 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Charlotte exits drought status, NOAA says. Do we still have water restrictions?
Local

Charlotte exits drought status, NOAA says. Do we still have water restrictions?

Updated October 22, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ filmed in NC to star Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway
Entertainment

Sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ filmed in NC to star Tom Cruise, Anne Hathaway

October 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Bail revoked for man shot by York County police after allegedly pointing gun at deputy
Crime & Courts

Bail revoked for man shot by York County police after allegedly pointing gun at deputy

October 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Over 90 people will be laid off when snack manufacturer near Charlotte closes
Business

Over 90 people will be laid off when snack manufacturer near Charlotte closes

October 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
‘Bob & Sheri’ finally won radio’s highest honor. Then things got awkward.
Local

‘Bob & Sheri’ finally won radio’s highest honor. Then things got awkward.

Updated October 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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