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August 18, 2021

• This Charlotte-area intersection saw 63 wrecks in 4 1/2 years. Why has no one fixed it?
• Charlotte’s mask mandate started Wednesday afternoon. Here are the details.
• Muzzle sent to Tennessee vaccine official was bought with her credit card, probe finds
• 20 people missing, bridges and roads washed out in parts of western North Carolina
• You will find deserts in Charlotte’s lush growth, if you know where to look 
• After losing her son in a fire, NC mom keeps his ‘giving’ nature alive. Here’s how.
• Christian radio host who asked if vaccine is form of government control dies of COVID
• Beloved Charlotte pastor dies. From her own struggle, a ministry was born.
• Water park pauses alcohol sales after unruly guests and fatal shooting in Tennessee
• Mecklenburg to vote on new mask mandate Wednesday. Here’s what’s in it
• Rivalry games to kickoff 2021 prep football schedule in uptown Charlotte. Here’s previews
• NC Republicans are dividing and conquering on public schools. One group can stop them.
• Masks alone won’t stop COVID from spreading. It’s time for NC to meet the moment.
• Here’s what you need to know about the new Charlotte, Mecklenburg mask mandates
• Charlotte announces street name change, first in city’s effort to rid Confederate names
• Lamar Jackson vs. Sam Darnold? That’s not a fair fight yet, as Panthers, Ravens battle
• Mask mandate ordered for all of Mecklenburg as surge in COVID delta cases continues 
• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center is closing due to COVID spike — again
• Major soccer match coming to Charlotte. Why it’s a win for city, fans, new MLS team
• Panthers offense continues to struggle as training camp nears end
• Who’s the best football player in North Carolina? Here’s our Mr. Football Watchlist
• Tornado confirmed north of Charlotte as thousands still without power in NC, SC
• Do you need a third COVID shot? Here’s what we know about the booster shots so far
• Great Smoky Mountains to require reservations and parking fees near popular waterfall
• Popular Charlotte boutique details expansion plans for its new Plaza Midwood store
• Best high school games in NC this week? They’re in Raleigh, Durham, Winston-Salem
• NC high school football preseason rankings: Here’s where your school stands
• A stop to check a wreck on an NC highway turns into a drug bust, deputies say
• After several tries at rescheduling, Garth Brooks has canceled Charlotte stadium show
• This neighborhood bar has been a Charlotte spot for burgers and PBR for decades
• Your 5-minute guide to the best things to do in Charlotte | Aug. 20-26
• Through this Blumenthal program, Charlotte students learn the business of theater
• Two restaurants coming uptown: Multicultural culinaria and French fast-casual