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Marcus Paige opens up on UNC, the Charlotte 49ers and his most famous shot

Now an assistant coach with Charlotte, Paige returns to Chapel Hill Tuesday, when the 49ers face the Tar Heels in an exhibition game.

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The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

Local

The Day the Balloon Crashed: The untold story of Charlotte’s hot-air balloon tragedy

Updated October 21, 2026 at 7:36 AM

Lake Norman’s first African-Caribbean grocery store opens. Meet the owner.

Food and Drink

Lake Norman’s first African-Caribbean grocery store opens. Meet the owner.

Updated October 19, 2026 at 9:36 AM

What’s worth trying at Charlotte’s new Wegmans? Go for the sweets and sourdough

Food and Drink

What’s worth trying at Charlotte’s new Wegmans? Go for the sweets and sourdough

October 9, 2026 at 5:15 AM

Bacon-topped mac and cheese takes crown for best in Charlotte area

Charlotte Five's Readers' Choice

Bacon-topped mac and cheese takes crown for best in Charlotte area

September 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Neese’s liver pudding, livermush — now made in a ‘modern facility’ — are returning

Food and Drink

Neese’s liver pudding, livermush — now made in a ‘modern facility’ — are returning

Updated August 12, 2026 at 5:55 PM

Neese’s Country Sausage is returning to NC grocery stores, months after vanishing

Food and Drink

Neese’s Country Sausage is returning to NC grocery stores, months after vanishing

Updated August 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM

A new botanical bar atop a Steele Creek hotel is opening this fall in Charlotte

Food and Drink

A new botanical bar atop a Steele Creek hotel is opening this fall in Charlotte

Updated July 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM

A family-owned restaurant has been named the best soul food in Charlotte

Charlotte Five's Readers' Choice

A family-owned restaurant has been named the best soul food in Charlotte

Updated May 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Charlotte is losing The Great Westside Fish Fry. Here’s what’s staying

Food and Drink

Charlotte is losing The Great Westside Fish Fry. Here’s what’s staying

Updated April 21, 2026 at 11:11 AM

Charlotte semifinalist misses out on James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast

Food and Drink

Charlotte semifinalist misses out on James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast

Updated March 31, 2026 at 12:36 PM

‘It was a second chance’: How a life-altering robbery shaped the owner of Don’s Restaurant

Food and Drink

‘It was a second chance’: How a life-altering robbery shaped the owner of Don’s Restaurant

Updated February 26, 2026 at 10:21 AM

The Charlotte killing of Kim Thomas: Key events in cold case with recent arrest

Crime & Courts

The Charlotte killing of Kim Thomas: Key events in cold case with recent arrest

Updated February 19, 2026 at 5:19 PM

Arrest made in 1990 Kim Thomas killing in Charlotte, a case that haunted the city

Crime & Courts

Arrest made in 1990 Kim Thomas killing in Charlotte, a case that haunted the city

Updated February 20, 2026 at 1:03 PM

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