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Charlotte airport raises parking prices as much as 40%. Here’s the breakdown
Updated January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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A longtime Charlotte barbecue restaurant has closed — and something new is coming
Updated June 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Politics & Government
Judge dismisses petition to remove Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden from office
Updated January 15, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Business
Charlotte’s old Manor Theatre site off Providence Road in line to get redeveloped
Updated January 15, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Food and Drink
Carolina-born coffee chain to shutter ahead of Dutch Bros takeover. What to know
Updated January 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Crime & Courts
Men broke into 24 cars of fans watching Carolina Panthers playoff game
Updated January 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Education
Elon University will open Charlotte’s only full-time law school in 2027
Updated January 13, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Business
Sycamore co-founder seeks custody, assets in new divorce filing after husband’s arrest
Updated January 13, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Crime & Courts
SBI identifies man fatally shot by Gastonia police in convenience store
Updated January 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Local
Measles detected in Mecklenburg County wastewater as cases climb in NC, SC
Updated January 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Local
Buddhist monks on cross-country walk for peace are near Rock Hill. How to see them
Updated January 12, 2026 at 4:11 PM
North Carolina
Feds will start garnishing wages for thousands of NC borrowers this month
Updated January 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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